WKU Philanthropy

03/09/2022

Be sure to like and follow WKU Alumni for all the latest Philanthropy news from the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement! Western Kentucky University

10/28/2021

We are thankful to have been part of the life and legacy of Pete Mahurin, a true Hilltopper in every sense of the word. His leadership has helped create opportunities for many students and will continue to do so in perpetuity.

The WKU Family mourns the loss of longtime friend, alumnus and philanthropist Pete Mahurin (’61). Our thoughts are with his wife, Dixie (’62, ’67); their daughter, Sarah Jo; their granddaughter, June Caroline; and all those who loved him. Read more: https://bit.ly/2ZG6PQf.
Western Kentucky University

10/25/2021

A dedication for the Mary McChesney Kindell Pavilion at WKU’s McChesney Field Campus was held on Saturday, Oct. 23. The 140-acre site along the Green River in northern Warren County was gifted to WKU in 2009 from the children of longtime educator Hardin Field McChesney Sr. to honor their father, his love for education and his dedication to WKU.
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The Mary McChesney Kindell Pavilion is named in honor of McChesney Sr.’s eldest child. Kindell (’34) grew up on the Hill when Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry was WKU’s first President, and she often recalled his passion for wanting to provide education for every child in Kentucky.
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Read more at: https://bit.ly/3BiG3Kh.
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College of Health and Human Services at WKU | The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport | |

10/20/2021

Private support making more educational opportunities for students a reality!

Thanks to the support from the SpiritFunder Campaign in April of 2021, we are building a video studio to better disseminate research. Our GRA’s, Alecia and Lindsey, were the first to try it out! More to come!!
College of Health and Human Services at WKU LifeSkills, Inc. WKU Philanthropy

10/19/2021

Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) named Amber L. Martin the second-ever recipient of the Ally Sees Her Award in recognition of her dedication to giving back to her community and her leadership in promoting the next generation of minority dealers.

As part of the recognition, Martin could designate where the $10,000 honorarium was directed, and was one of two organizations she selected.

Martin will take part in a Women in Business panel at WKU to highlight workplace diversity, equality, leadership, career building and mobility for women in the business sector on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in the Rick and Ann Guillaume Auditorium in Grise Hall from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information and to RSVP for the panel, visit https://bit.ly/3jh0OzW.

Gordon Ford College of Business | WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters | WKU Gender & Women's Studies | WKU Department of English | Western Kentucky University |

09/30/2021

Scholarship Recipient Spotlight on Sierra Bailey, a senior from Spring Hill, Tenn., who is pursuing a major in Broadcasting with minors in Sales and Marketing. Sierra is the recipient of the Wilma Howard Klein Scholarship.
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“I was ecstatic after receiving this scholarship, as I work extremely hard every day to fund my own college experience. This scholarship has allowed me to stay heavily involved on campus and set myself up for life after graduation without stress.”
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“The WKU Family means everything to me. From the moment I stepped on campus during my freshman year of high school, I knew this was exactly where I was supposed to be. I love this University and the community and home away from home it has provided me. I cannot imagine myself anywhere else and I am greatly excited for the future, but I am extremely sad to leave WKU after graduation. However, once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper.”
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WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters | WKU School of Media

09/28/2021

WKU Sisterhood 2021 grant applications are due by Friday, Oct. 1. We invite WKU-affiliated projects and programs to apply! Read more at https://bit.ly/3kHcJap.

09/24/2021

A "culmination of amazing vision, generosity, expertise and support.” Read more about the Julie and Gary Ransdell Living and Learning Community that houses LifeWorks at WKU at: https://bit.ly/2W9GBE1.

09/23/2021

A ribbon cutting was held today for the Julie and Gary Ransdell Living and Learning Community that houses LifeWorks at WKU.

09/07/2021

Hilltoppers love to pay it forward! And we want to say thank you to those who create opportunities for students.
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“I loved my time on the Hill, and for a long time I wanted to help students be able to afford that same experience. It’s a great feeling now that it’s actually happening.” – Patti Stanton (’77, ’83)
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Read more about Patti Stanton in our Donor Spotlight at https://bit.ly/3t7qGSN.
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WKU Department of Music WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day, Hilltoppers! Our offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

08/30/2021

WKU Sisterhood 2021 grant applications are now available! There are two levels of awards, and applications are due by Friday, Oct. 1. We invite WKU-affiliated projects and programs to apply! Read more at https://bit.ly/3kHcJap.