The KY INBRE Student Development Research Award supports Dr. Smith’s mentorship of pre-med WKU undergraduate student Lily Newton and his research on the otoprotective role of melanin in the inner ear.

Dr. Sharon Cameron, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor Emerita at Johns Hopkins University, is the recipient of the Robert Penn Warren-Cleanth Brooks Award.

From “research isn’t for me” to designing gamma-ray detectors and studying in Japan—Lincoln Potts turned one small yes into a ...

WKU has selected 16 students as recipients of the 2026-2027 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious ...

WKU Forensics clinched the top spot at the 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association hosted by Murray State University on February ...

There will be increased bus and pedestrian traffic on College Heights Blvd near Cherry Hall and on Avenue of Champions near Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium on Tuesday, February 17 th .

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will meet Friday, February 20, in the Martin Regents Room in Jody Richards ...

Lily Meade blends psychology and statistics through undergraduate research, deep campus involvement, and a transformative ...

As the winter chill begins to fade, the WKU Chinese Flagship Program is preparing for the most vibrant event on the lunar ...

The KY Museum is hosting the KyAEA All State Art Show. This exhibit (Feb 11- March14) features works by students in grades ...

Richard Gutierrez of Huntingburg, Indiana, was crowned Western Kentucky University’s 2026 Coming Home King on Saturday night.

The Kentucky Museum invites our campus and community to the Awards Ceremony for the 2026 Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts on this Friday, February 28, from 6 to 8 pm.