ASL Studies Program

03/12/2025

Look who's in the news!

“Receiving the scholarship to serve as an Ambassador for the Ogden College of Science and Engineering means so much to me. Not only is it financial support, but it has also allowed me to form a community of like-minded individuals throughout my college career. The scholarship shows that the College believes in investing in our growth and success.” Hannah Turner is a senior from Murfreesboro, Tenn., majoring in Chemistry on the pre-Pharmacy track with a minor in American Sign Language.

Your support during will directly impact students just like Hannah. Visit wku.edu/dayofgiving to learn more.

Western Kentucky University
Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

09/30/2023

It is with a heavy heart to share the news of the passing of Regina Priddy.

Regina was one of the founding members of the American Sign Language Studies Organization. She was most known for creating our first Signing Santa event. She wanted to ensure Deaf kids had a Santa that could sign. Due to her dedication and commitment, we are hosting our 14th annual Signing Santa this November. Regina opened her home and her heart to ASL students, leaders, faculty, staff and the Deaf community.

She played the role of mom, sister and friend to many within the ASL program. She commanded a room with her hilarious stories, infectious laugh and love for all. Regina, you are already missed.🤟

08/30/2023

Congratulations, Kinya Embry! So proud of you!! Keep doing your important work!!

We are so thrilled to share this new publication (Embry et al., 2023). Read it here: https://science-res.com/index.php/jclad/article/view/122

08/30/2023

Free pizza and swag until 1:00 at South Lawn!

Come out to South Lawn to support ASLO and ASLS! We are here until 1:00pm! Free pizza and swag!

05/07/2023

What a huge loss to our Deaf and ASL community. May you rest in peace, Virginia.🤟🏼

Kentucky, I have some heartbreaking news to share. Virginia Moore, the Kentuckian who taught us all the importance of leading with love and inclusion, passed away yesterday.

Virginia was a rock of stability and grace during the pandemic. She helped bring us all together in our most challenging times, so I hope you’ll join Britainy and me today in praying for all who loved her. I will miss her greatly, but as Virginia would remind us in our grief: We will get through this; we will get through this together. ^AB

05/06/2023

Congratulations, Malia Owens in representing ASL in the CHHS Recognition Ceremony!

05/05/2023

Congratulations, Jaden Harp! You did a great job!!!

04/24/2023

Great job ASL 4 students and Julie!

While a silent picnic might not be everyone’s go-to springtime activity, there was no better way for WKU’s American Sign Language (ASL) students to end the semester.

04/04/2023

National International Airport and Bridges! Way to go!