WKU in Somerset

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.
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06/22/2026

WKU in Somerset student Brianna Bennish had in a once-in-a-lifetime experience through a study abroad program in Poland this summer. She enrolled in a crime and punishment course through WKU Global which took her to Poland where she studied rehabilitation, reintegration, and how Poland and the United States differ in their approach to these issues.

Her first trip abroad, Brianna says she experienced a different language, customs, and culture which challenged her to be more confident and independent. What impressed me most was experiencing a completely different way of life and realizing just how big the world really is, and in turn, how small I am within it,” she said. “The connections I made and the memories I shared with others made the experience so meaningful and unforgettable.”

Brianna was one of four WKU students, along with students from the Lexington/Louisville area, Virginia, Chicago, and California, who participated in the study abroad course in Poland.

She’s already looking forward to her next trip and encourages students to learn more about scholarship and other financial opportunities which make WKU Global programs affordable for everyone.

"Before this trip, traveling internationally felt like something I only dreamed about,” she said. "But the support I received from WKU made it possible."

If you are interested in studying abroad through WKU, check out some of the scholarship opportunities available at https://www.wku.edu/studyabroad/wku_scholarships.php or https://www.wku.edu/osd/scholarships/gilman.php.

06/18/2026

Passionate about education?
Value community engagement?
Enjoy helping others achieve their goals?
This job is for you!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide outreach for the WKU in Somerset campus, including in-person presentations and recruitment fairs and events; email, text, and phone communication to support students and promote student enrollment; pre-advise prospective students to provide a smooth transfer to WKU in Somerset.

Connect with local community colleges and other community partners to create WKU visibility in classrooms, at local events, and through outreach initiatives.

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the student services available through WKU for Somerset campus.

Collaborate with WKU departments to maximize student support for WKU in Somerset students.

Create student activities and services tailored for a diverse group of students, including traditional, hybrid, and online students, adult learners, and placebound students.

Develop excellent personal relationships with WKU in Somerset students, colleagues, and the Somerset community, including new partnerships in the area and nurturing ongoing initiatives and serve on the campus task force leadership team.

Hire, supervise, and schedule campus student workers and part-time facilitators.

BENEFITS:
• Generous time off and work-life balance
• Tuition waivers for employees + discounts for dependents
• Reduced summer hours
• Multiple retirement plan options, including KTRS
• Meaningful work with measurable impact

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06/08/2026

Congratulations to our students who made the Deans and/or President's List for spring 2026!

Brianna Boone, Brianica Childress, Alexanderia Weiss, Deven Hampton, Michaela Marcum, Jazzlyn Robinson, Miranda Tyree, Jordan Morris, Steven Gastineau, Laryssa King, Peyton Cross, Chloe Moore, Kamryn Wilson, Bailey Whitaker, Abigail Weddle, Jasmine Meece, Jennifer Flores-Lopez, Hailey Weddle, Brianna Bennish, Shaina Brown, Alexa Kempton, Kaitlyn Crabtree, Riley Godby, Peyton Putteet, Kristina Harney, Emily Sturgill, Ashley Ratliff, Moriah Mashburn, Hailee Wyatt, Charity Bowling

Congratulations to all the Hilltoppers who earned a spot on the Dean's and President's List for the Spring 2026 semester!

Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*).

The entire list can be found at https://bit.ly/4arxqS5 and is searchable.

06/02/2026

Leah and Stephanie had a great day at the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce luncheon today.

05/08/2026