The newsletter for the WKU community
January 23, 2024
WKU SAV-Y program receives Department of Education approval
WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences announced the Department of Education's approval of the WKU SAV-Y program.

This Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) will provide eligible students with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enroll in WKU courses to acquire workplace skills and competencies while gaining academic knowledge in an inclusive environment. The ultimate goal of the program is to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in finding employment opportunities within our region.

The three-year CTP program is designed to offer a college experience, blending in-class learning with valuable campus experiences.

The WKU SAV-Y program will be housed in the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU and welcome the first cohort of students in Fall 2024.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering (OCSE) announced the recognition of six faculty in the annual OCSE Faculty Awards. Learn More
4 named Semi-Finalists for Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLS), a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, named four WKU students as Semi-Finalists for the 2024 award cycle.
Spotlight: Artist Talk
The Department of Art & Design will host an artist talk by Jodi Hays at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, room 156. Hays' exhibit, To Lie or Lean, is on display through February 21 at the FAC Gallery.
Fall Dean's/President's Lists
WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the fall 2023 semester.
WKU to host Camp, Recreation & Related Professions Job Fair
The WKU Recreation, Park, & Nonprofit Administration program will host the WKU Camp, Recreation, and Related Professions Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 7 in the Downing Student Union. More: Spring 2024 Career Fair Schedule
Innovation Campus Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter from the WKU Innovation Campus for updates on news and events at the facility on Nashville Road. More: Intro to QuickBooks workshop
Athletics
January
23
Tuesday
Photo Exhibition

Horses. History. Hospitality. And the richness of the people, an exhibition of images and stories from the 2023 Mountain Workshops in Bourbon County, is on display through February 16 at the Jody Richards Hall gallery. Learn More
January
25
Thursday
Military Student Services Open House

WKU Military Student Services will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Gary Ransdell Hall, room 2068. Stop by and learn about WKU's services for military-affiliated students. Learn More
January
25
Thursday
Faculty Senate

The WKU Faculty Senate will meet at 3:45 p.m. Thursday at Downing University Center, room 2081. Learn More
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