Two-Time Winner of the Kentucky Challenge!
2005-06 & 2006-07
Located in picturesque Bowling Green, WKU boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, with more than 200 acres on the main campus located atop one of the highest points in Southcentral Kentucky.
The school's first president, Henry Hardin Cherry, expressed a theme for Western's educational commitment that is a constant inspiration to faculty, students and alumni: "The Spirit Makes the Master."
For 100 years, WKU students have expected the best from their education, a sentiment reflected in the university's mission to produce nationally and globally competitive graduates, and provide optimum service and lifelong learning opportunities for its constituents. The success of this mission is found in a number of nationally competitive and ranked programs, including the School of Journalism and Broadcasting (top four nationally for six consecutive years), and the Forensics program (winner of all major national and international competitions for two consecutive years).
The university blends highly qualified faculty, smaller classes, technological innovation, relevant research and personal attention as hallmarks of a WKU education. Scholarly research and creative activity by faculty and students are encouraged and supported. Western Kentucky University recognizes that its mission continues to evolve in response to regional, national, and global changes and the need for lifelong learning.
WKU—A Leading American University with International Reach.
Help WKU Three-Peat!
The Challenge begins July 1st of each fiscal year and involves participating public universities throughout Kentucky. Alumni from each school who graduated between the years 1997-2007 are eligible to take the Challenge. The university that receives the highest rate of alumni participation from is declared official winner. The contest runs through June 30, 2008.
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Click on the WKU logo to learn more about alumni giving, the importance of philanthropy to higher education, or to make your gift for the 2007-2008 academic year.
WKU is the fastest growing Kentucky Public University. WKU's total headcount has grown 27.6% since 1996.
45 of the 50 states plus two US Territories are represented at WKU.
About 2 of 5 first-year students graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Three of five incoming WKU Students said that the attractive campus was a determining factor in deciding to attend.