Western Kentucky University broke ground today on The Southern Gateway, the first phase of Elevate WKU, a multi-year initiative to transform student housing and create modern, student-centered living environments across the Hill. The roughly 1,000-bed residential complex replaces Hugh Poland and Douglas Keen Halls, two of WKU’s oldest residence halls, on the same site. Read more at WKU News: wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

October on the Hill is in full swing! Swipe through for more photos from the past week at Western Kentucky University: bit.ly/4i6x7zo

Join internationally recognized innovation expert, instructor at Stanford Online and Harvard’s DCE and bestselling author Jeremy Utley as he shares insights in his keynote, Making AI More Human, on Tuesday, November 3. Additionally, he has generously offered to mail event attendees a FREE copy of his upcoming book once it is released on November 10, 2026. Details will be provided during the event to all who are in attendance. Learn more at wku.edu/presidentialspeakers…

For the first time in nearly four years, the Kentucky Mesonet app has been updated with a new look to go with new products. The app, which debuted in 2018 for both iOS and Android devices, provides users with real-time, local weather conditions for nearly 90 sites. Variables including current temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, solar radiation and more remain staples with the updated look. Webcam imagery, which was added to the app in its last update in late 2022, is also available. However, users can now look back at an hour’s worth of imagery in addition to the current view, thanks to a new timelapse feature. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/3UvwCH8

It's almost time for WKU Preview Day! Join us on Saturday, October 17 for a free open house event designed for future Hilltoppers and families. It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about our academic programs, tour our beautiful campus, and get a glimpse of life at Western Kentucky University. While here, you can personally connect with representatives from different academic departments, student services, housing, financial aid, and more. Register now at wku.edu/preview/

Hilltoppers are back from Fall Break and are bringing that Hilltopper Spirit to classrooms, stages, fields, and more. Check out events from the past two weeks in our latest photo album from campus: bit.ly/3TRXeC2 #WKU #HigherEd

Congratulations to this month’s Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients: Ambrosia Arce, Amy Jewell, and Jaime Fugate. Established in memory of the late Christopher Ware Sr. and his outstanding contributions to WKU after his unexpected passing in December 2020, this award seeks to honor staff members who make a positive impact on WKU. During his time at WKU, Ware served as a Staff Senator and worked in Information Technology Services. To view a gallery of award recipients or submit a nomination, please visit bit.ly/3eQdxas.

ICYMI: Jeremy Utley, an internationally recognized innovation expert, instructor at Stanford Online and Harvard’s DCE and bestselling author, is coming to campus for the Fall 2026 WKU Presidential Speaker Series! Event attendees can also receive a FREE copy of Jeremy's upcoming book once it is released in November 2026. Learn more at wku.edu/presidentialspeakers…

Fall at WKU is truly in full swing! Tap through our WKU Week in Photos album for more: bit.ly/4xPoaAe #WKU #CollegeLife

Congratulations to the Givens Family, WKU’s 2026 Family of the Year! Carley Givens, a fourth-generation Hilltopper and Marketing major from St. Louis, Missouri, nominated her family, Debbie (‘97), Corey (‘99), and Clayton, for the award. The family was recognized at tonight's WKU Football game as part of Parent and Family Weekend. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4hfzuk7

The Hill is feeling the love as we welcome our Hilltopper families to campus for the first @WKUFootball home game day of the season! We’re ready to cheer on the Tops and celebrate as one big WKU family! #WKU #GoTops

Western Kentucky University has been ranked among the best in the country in 13 areas in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. Learn more at bit.ly/4h7Toh1 #WKU #JourneyToTheTop

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni has announced internationally recognized innovation expert, instructor at Stanford Online and Harvard’s DCE and bestselling author Jeremy Utley as the speaker for the university’s fourth annual Presidential Speaker Series event on Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. CST in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium. Attendees can receive a free copy of his upcoming book "The Human Advantage: What AI Can’t Do Without You" in the mail after the event. Details will be provided during the event to all who are in attendance. Read more: wku.edu/presidentialspeakers…

Engaging with fellow students in our WKU Living Learning Communities, enjoying life on our beautiful campus, and exploring opportunities with our local community and beyond. It’s all in a week on the Hill! Tap through our latest WKU Week in Photos album for a look at campus life: bit.ly/4rtWrni #WKU #FallAtWKU #BeautifulCampus

At today’s Global Learning Fair, Hilltoppers explored program options, connected with advisors, and learned more about scholarship opportunities. Learn more at wku.edu/studyabroad #WKU

The fall semester is in full swing! Tap for the full WKU Week in Photos album: bit.ly/3Tzn7Gt

Sixteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will be announced in February. View the full list at bit.ly/4gMKyVD #WKU #GattonAcademy

On this 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who responded, and reflect on the courage and sacrifice shown that day.

Congratulations to junior Zachary Fuquay, who was recently awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship. The Hollings Scholarship will support Fuquay’s academic studies for the next two years and includes a full-time research internship at a NOAA research facility during the summer of 2027. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4inanNi #WKU #Meteorology #Research #AppliedLearning