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WKU is the third-largest university in Kentucky located in Bowling Green, approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. WKU also has three regional campuses in Owensboro, Glasgow and Elizabethtown to serve location-based and adult learner communities. WKU academic majors include bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, certifications, and a robust selec

tion of online degree programs. WKU is home to more than one hundred academic majors and programs including journalism and broadcasting, nursing, physical therapy, ROTC, education, engineering and business. Please visit wku.edu/majors to view a complete list of WKU academic programs. The WKU Office of Admissions would be pleased to welcome you to attend a campus tour, where you may speak to personnel regarding our application and financial aid processes, learn about tuition and dorm options, visit classrooms, see our beautiful hilltop campus, and more. Message us today with any questions you may have, or you may email us at [email protected], [email protected], or send general inquiries to [email protected]. We are excited you are considering WKU to begin or continue your college education. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus! GO TOPS!

Duncan Hines Days is officially underway in Bowling Green! From parade moments to classic cars and live music, the celeb...
06/01/2026

Duncan Hines Days is officially underway in Bowling Green! From parade moments to classic cars and live music, the celebration keeps rolling through June 6th. 🎶

Join the fun downtown!

WKU Summer Bingo: Participated in a local activity ✔️

Seven students in the Chinese Flagship Program at WKU have been awarded $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarships to fund inte...
05/28/2026

Seven students in the Chinese Flagship Program at WKU have been awarded $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarships to fund intensive language study in Taiwan during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The Boren Scholarship will fund the recipients’ Capstone Year in Taiwan, the culminating experience of WKU’s intensive Chinese Flagship Program.

The Chinese Flagship Program is intended to advance students to a level of fluency required to operate in a professional environment--often from zero experience at the beginning of their undergraduate career.

In the Capstone Year, Flagship students spend the first semester enrolled directly in courses at a host university and the second semester in a professional internship related to their academic and career goals.

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4wWFm7s

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 14 educators from across the Commonwealth ...
05/27/2026

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 14 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 9 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

Gatton Academy graduates were invited to nominate one educator from a Kentucky school to be recognized at graduation. Selected educators received a certificate of recognition, a specific message of gratitude from their nominating student(s), and were invited to stand to be acknowledged as their names were read during The Gatton Academy commencement ceremony.

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4e9GehG

10 WKU students earned the US Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the...
05/27/2026

10 WKU students earned the US Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2026 application cycle. The Gilman Scholarship funds study and internships abroad for American undergraduate students with high financial need.

The Gilman Program received a record 12,200 applications for the spring cycle and awarded 2100 to American students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands in spring 2026 to study and intern abroad between May 2026 and May 2027.

The 10 WKU recipients in this application cycle earned scholarships totaling $35,500 with an average award amount of $3,550. Two recipients earned supplemental funding through Critical Need Language and STEM Supplemental Awards for language-focused study and STEM coursework, respectively, that raises the potential for funding from $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible programs.

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4vdJi2i

In observance of Memorial Day, WKU offices are closed on Monday, May 25, as we remember and honor those who gave their l...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, WKU offices are closed on Monday, May 25, as we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to this country.

WKU is honored to host the U.S. Space Force’s highest-ranking official and Bowling Green native, General Chance Saltzman...
05/22/2026

WKU is honored to host the U.S. Space Force’s highest-ranking official and Bowling Green native, General Chance Saltzman, today for a special showing of "Always Above," an educational planetarium show designed to inspire the next generation of Kentuckians to look toward the stars.

He didn’t come alone; he brought the service's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, and Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, a former NASA astronaut who has spent over 200 days in space.

Preparing future dental hygienists with hands-on experience! 🦷From classroom instruction to clinical training, CHHS Dent...
05/21/2026

Preparing future dental hygienists with hands-on experience! 🦷

From classroom instruction to clinical training, CHHS Dental Hygiene students in DH 309 are gaining the skills necessary to effectively administer block and infiltration anesthesia, as well as nitrous oxide analgesia. Through supervised practice and real-world application, students learn the importance of pain control in dentistry and how to achieve anesthesia on a variety of patients.

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has announced the winners of its 6th annual Distinguished Educator Aw...
05/21/2026

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has announced the winners of its 6th annual Distinguished Educator Awards, a program dedicated to honoring the exceptional P-12 teachers who form the backbone of the state's education system.

Through these awards, WKU reinforces its commitment to recognizing the hard work and vital contributions of educators across the Commonwealth.

This year’s category winners are:

🔴 Elementary: Debra Hughes – Barren County Schools
🔴 Middle School: Amanda Bales – LaRue County Schools
🔴 High School: Kelsey Meece – Somerset Independent Schools
🔴 Exceptional Education: Ann Bolin – Bowling Green Independent Schools
🔴 Literacy: Shannon Ellis – Hart County Schools
🔴 PE/Health: Amber Pegram – Green County Schools
🔴 Visual and Performing Arts: Shelby Boggs – Barren County Schools
🔴 Innovation: Shelby Turner – Bardstown Independent Schools
🔴 Belonging: Lauren Goffinet – Daviess County Public Schools
🔴 Teacher Mentor: Amy Bell – Daviess County Public Schools
🔴 School Leader: Jeff Wesley – Somerset Independent Schools

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4uUcJWW

05/21/2026

Join us for our KENTUCKY BIRTHDAY BASH Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10AM-2PM. This FREE event has activities & performances for all ages. Visit event webpage for schedule & information https://ow.ly/i0o750YZzLA

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WKU has appointed Dr. Christina Noel as Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC). Dr. N...
05/20/2026

WKU has appointed Dr. Christina Noel as Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC).

Dr. Noel, a Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and complex support needs across school, community, and clinical settings.

Her work is grounded in building systems that connect research, training, and practice. She has been instrumental in developing clinical training models that provide hands-on, applied learning opportunities for students while maintaining high-quality services for individuals and families

Read more at WKU News: https://bit.ly/4dvLFGk

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