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2012 WKU graduate receives Princeton-in-Asia Fellowship
Mario Nguyen, a 2012 WKU graduate with a degree in public relations, has been awarded a fellowship from Princeton-in-Asia (PiA), a non-profit organization that provides transformative, service-oriented experience for individuals to serve the needs of Asia. Nguyen will work with the Hinrich Foundation in Manila, Philippines, coordinating the organization’s online presence and working with the […]
3 undergraduate ceremonies conclude 173rd Commencement
WKU wrapped up its 173rd Commencement with three undergraduate ceremonies Saturday at Diddle Arena. WKU conferred 135 associate degrees, 1,475 baccalaureate degrees and 22 undergraduate certificates on Saturday. During the graduate ceremony on Friday night, WKU conferred 395 master’s degrees, six doctor of education degrees, six specialist degrees and 40 graduate certificates for a weekend […]
WKU’s 173rd Commencement begins with graduate ceremony
WKU’s 173rd Commencement began Friday night (May 10) with the graduate ceremony at Diddle Arena as nearly 400 students received doctoral, master’s and specialist degrees and graduate certificates. President Gary Ransdell thanked the graduates for the value they added to WKU during their pursuit of a degree. “May that degree be the start of a […]
DuBose to lead WKU Alumni Association
For Rick DuBose, stepping into his new role as Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association puts him in pretty good company. DuBose will move into his new position on May 15. “I am both honored and humbled to have this opportunity to lead this incredible association,” DuBose […]
Campus news: Accounting students win state competition; Symphony to tour China; Beegie Adair to be honored
Here is a listing of news from WKU departments and programs: Accounting: Students take top honors in state competition For the second year, a group of students from WKU’s Department of Accounting took top honors in the Promote and Encourage Accounting in Kentucky (PEAK) Competition on April 26. The PEAK Competition utilizes a Jeopardy-style experience […]
WKU to confer more than 2,000 degrees during 173rd Commencement
WKU will confer degrees to more than 2,000 graduates in four ceremonies during its 173rd Commencement on May 10-11 at Diddle Arena. WKU will confer 395 master’s degrees, six doctor of education degrees, six specialist degrees and 40 graduate certificates and will present the John D. Minton Award in the graduate ceremony at 5 p.m. […]
Campus news: Geoscientists publish research; GIS graduate promoted; groups attend international event at ballpark
Here is a list of recent news from the WKU campus: Geography & Geology: WKU geoscientists publish research and viewpoints Faculty and students in WKU’s Department of Geography and Geology have been busy during the Spring 2013 semester preparing, revising, and publishing manuscripts in national and international journals that report on several research initiatives. In […]
Graduate of WKU’s Imagewest working with agency in Italy
When 23-year-old Kayla Spelling heads home at the end of a workday, she weaves through tourists buying leather goods, scarves and magnets. She listens for the warning of bike bells and picks up bits of conversations in the language she doesn’t yet understand. The espresso she grabbed that morning from her neighborhood café had long […]
Augenstein Alumni Center opens
The Hill has a new focal point for alumni and visitors. WKU officially opened the Augenstein Alumni Center, a $5 million home for alumni and friends, on April 12. Donald Smith, executive director of the WKU Alumni Association and president of the College Heights Foundation, said the center opens a new era of alumni involvement […]
