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WKU senior's 'Icelandic Sketches' to premiere at Earth Day concert

Apr 17th, 2018

As part of WKU Choral Activities’ Earth Day concert on April 22, the WKU Chorale will present the world premiere of "Icelandic Sketches: Stories of Climate, Tourism and Change," a composition by senior Jason Fox of Russellville.

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Stone crabs add powerful bite to Gatton Academy senior's research project

Apr 6th, 2018

Gatton Academy senior Olivia Bickett is working on a research project with WKU Biology Professor Steve Huskey to quantify the pressure produced by a stone crab’s crusher claw.

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Pulaski & Fulton partners support sites for Kentucky Mesonet at WKU

Apr 5th, 2018

After reaching agreements with community partners, the Kentucky Climate Center will install and operate a Kentucky Mesonet station in Pulaski County and make upgrades to the Mesonet station in Fulton County.

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WKU FUSE grants facilitate innovative research

Mar 29th, 2018

WKU continues to distinguish itself in the field of research, this time with the Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) grants.

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View from the Hill: Students prepare to present at research conference

Mar 23rd, 2018

WKU’s position as a student-centered, applied research institution will be on full display at this weekend’s 48th annual Student Research Conference. Amy Bingham talks to some students about what they are presenting in this week’s View from the Hill.

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WKU's 48th Annual Student Research Conference March 24

Mar 14th, 2018

More than 350 students will present at WKU’s 48th Annual Student Research Conference on March 24 at Downing Student Union.

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WKU CHNGES partners on karst groundwater education project in Texas

Feb 28th, 2018

Faculty members in WKU’s Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES) have partnered with Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance in Texas to develop a karst groundwater education campaign.

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Geography professor completes 12th around-the-world educational tour

Feb 20th, 2018

Dr. David Keeling, Distinguished University Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Geology, returned recently from his 12th circumnavigation of the planet, completing a three-week around-the-world tour of Asia, Africa and South America.

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WKU dedicates Ogden College Hall

Feb 19th, 2018

WKU dedicated Ogden College Hall on Monday afternoon.

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WKU again named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

Feb 19th, 2018

WKU has again been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students as announced by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Today@WKU: February 8, 2018

Feb 8th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for February 8, 2018.

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White Squirrel Weather included in top 100 social media list

Jan 31st, 2018

White Squirrel Weather, a student-run meteorology group at WKU, has been included in the top 100 meteorology social media accounts by AtmoLife.

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Students to present research at 2018 Posters-at-the-Capitol

Jan 25th, 2018

Twenty-four WKU students, including 10 from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, will present their research at the 2018 Posters-at-the-Capitol event Feb. 8 in Frankfort.

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WKU SBDC offering free small business workshop on Jan. 23

Jan 10th, 2018

WKU’s Small Business Development Center is offering “Smart Start Business Basics,” a free workshop on Jan. 23 for those who want to start a small business.

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2018 off to colder start than 2017, state climatologist says

Jan 5th, 2018

Temperatures during the first week of 2018 have already been colder than those recorded in 2017, according to data from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU.

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WKU recognizes top students at 182nd Commencement

Dec 9th, 2017

WKU recognized top students, doctoral graduates and ROTC cadets at its 182nd Commencement on Saturday (Dec. 9).

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Class of 2017 encouraged to use WKU experience to make a good life

Dec 9th, 2017

Graduates in the Class of 2017 were reminded Saturday (Dec. 9) that student success remains at the heart of why WKU exists today just as it did at school’s founding by Henry Hardin Cherry in 1906.

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5 WKU faculty members selected for 2018 program to Cuba

Nov 30th, 2017

Five WKU faculty members have been selected to participate in the fifth Zuheir Sofia Endowed International Faculty Seminar (ZSEIFS).

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White Squirrel Weather's 1st year includes WKU network, other initiatives

Nov 1st, 2017

The long-range forecast calls for continued success for White Squirrel Weather at WKU.

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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU installing station in Monroe County

Oct 31st, 2017

The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU is installing a station in Monroe County. The station will be the 69th in 67 counties for the statewide network.

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