U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie visited WKU on May 27. Congressman Guthrie was the keynote speaker for the Duke TIP Kentucky Recognition Ceremony at Diddle Arena (top photos) and presented Harriet Downing and the Downing family with a tribute to Dr. Dero Downing that appeared in the May 3 U.S. Congressional Record (bottom photo). In the […]
WKU student earns SMART Scholarship from Department of Defense
Yancee Burchett, a WKU junior from Brodhead, has been awarded a 2011 Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship from the Department of Defense. The SMART Scholarship for Service program supports students who demonstrate outstanding ability and special aptitude in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program aims to increase the number of […]
4,370 items, 912 pounds of food collected in ‘Lighten Your Load’ drive
More than 4,370 articles of clothing, appliances, electronics and household items along with 912 pounds of non-perishable food were collected and donated to the Housing Authority of Bowling Green when WKU’s Housing and Residence Life, Sustainability and Recycling partnered again on the fourth annual “Lighten Your Load” move-out collection drive. Containers were placed in all […]
‘Geaux Toppers!’ selected as theme for WKU’s 2011 Homecoming Week
WKU’s 2011 Homecoming activities in October will have a New Orleans flavor with a dash of Mardi Gras and some Cajun spice. “Geaux Toppers!” was chosen as the Homecoming theme for activities the week of Oct. 17-23 because the Hilltoppers will host Louisiana-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns in the Homecoming football game on Oct. 22 at Houchens […]
Spring 2011 Dean’s/President’s list
The WKU Spring 2011 Dean’s and President’s list is available online.




