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Building Confidence Through Opportunity: Lilian Branch's Journey at WKU

8+ hour, 45+ min ago  (502+ words) When Lilian Branch first arrived at Western Kentucky University, much of her future felt uncertain. "As a freshman" a lot of the dreams I had felt so far away and so lofty and unachievable," she recalls. What she did have,…...

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WKU Bike4 Alz Team XIV to begin cross country ride May 17

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (155+ words) The members of WKU's Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity will begin their 3, 600-mile trip Sunday (May 17) in San Francisco, California, and will complete the ride July 26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team is scheduled to ride into Bowling Green between…...

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WKU English Celebrates Outstanding Graduate

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (327+ words) Western Kentucky University - What majors and programs are available at WKU? - How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships? - Where can I register for a campus tour? WKU English Celebrates Outstanding Graduate In the Spring of 2026, third-year graduate student…...

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Kentucky Birthday Bash

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (114+ words) This project is supported with funding from the America250 KY Commission and the Kentucky Historical Society. Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 30. The Kentucky Museum is hosting a "Kentucky Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May…...

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WKU Announces 2026 ONE WKU faculty and staff award recipients

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (483+ words) Western Kentucky University recently announced the 2026 recipients of the ONE WKU Award for faculty and staff. The ONE WKU Award recognizes members of the university community who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a culture of dignity, respect, collaboration and…...

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WKU Mahurin Honors College Announces 2026 H4 Orientation Leadership Team; Registration Now Open

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (495+ words) The Mahurin Honors College at Western Kentucky University has announced its student leadership team for H4 Orientation 2026, the college's signature extended orientation experience designed to welcome incoming honors students to campus before the start of the academic year. H4 Orientation 2026 will take…...

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82 Gatton Academy Graduates Honored in the Class of 2026

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (852+ words) The graduating class selected two student speakers: Charles Maddux from Hopkinsville High School (Christian County) and Korrin Green from South Warren High School (Warren County)." The following 82 students from across the Commonwealth make up the graduating class of 2026: Areej Ali,…...

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An Evening of Impact: 2026 Small Business Person of the Year Celebration Honoring John Harnage

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (499+ words) Tuesday, May 26 | 4: 30 " 6: 00 p. m. | WKU Innovation Campus | RSVP HERE The event will celebrate Harnage's recent recognition as the 2026 Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year by the U. S. Small Business Administration, one of the nation's highest honors for small business leadership. Guests will…...

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Caden Lucas named the Heather Strode Circle Leader of the Year

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (368+ words) The Western Kentucky University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society, proudly announces Caden Lucas as the recipient of the 2026 ODK Circle Leader of the Year Award. This distinguished honor, presented in memory of beloved Professor…...

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WKU academic colleges recognize 2026 graduates

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (450+ words) WKU's five academic colleges -- Gordon Ford College of Business, Potter College of Arts & Letters, Ogden College of Science & Engineering, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and College of Health and Human Services -- recognized their spring and summer 2026 graduating classes during…...

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