Building the skills that guide patient care 🩺 In Principles of Physical Assessment I, Doctor of Physical Therapy students develop the foundational skills needed to evaluate and care for patients. Through hands-on learning, students practice patient assessment techniques, including surface palpation and vital sign measurement, preparing them for future clinical experiences. #WKU #CHHS #DPT #PhysicalTherapy #SummerCourse

The journey to becoming a Hilltopper starts here ❤️ The Class of 2030 got their first taste of life on the Hill through the Topper Orientation Program (TOP)! They spent the day exploring campus, meeting fellow students and getting excited for the fall semester! #WKU #TOP #FutureHilltoppers

A week of music, mentorship and unforgettable experiences on the Hill 🎶🎺 The WKU Hilltopper Summer Music Camp brings together young musicians for a week filled of ensemble rehearsals, private lessons and sectional rehearsals, structured recreation, evening entertainment and social activities, and a finale concert on Friday evening! 🎼🎷🎹 #WKU #SummerCamp #Music

Congratulations to this month’s Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients - Kathy Bailey, Kristen Darby, and Marci Morehead! Each month, WKU Staff Senate honors staff members from across WKU with the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award. 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

Congratulations to all the Hilltoppers who earned a spot on the Dean's and President's List for the Spring 2026 semester! Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*). The entire list can be found at bit.ly/4arxqS5 and is searchable. #WKU #GoTops

Mark your calendars for WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2026‼️ Families, parents, friends, and fans are invited to join us September 25-26 for a fun-filled weekend of WKU spirit, campus events, and community celebration! WKU Football will take on Mercyhurst University on Saturday, September 26, at 6 p.m. Learn more at: 
wku.edu/pfw/ #WKU #ParentAndFamilyWeekend #GoTops

For Chloe Drugeot, art has never been just a hobby, it has been a constant presence throughout her entire life. A Visual Studies major with a concentration in Art Education and a certification in Graphic Design, she has spent her time at WKU developing artwork that blends figurative realism with abstraction to explore memory and emotion. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4uhWv97 #WKU #WKUPCAL #ArtEducation #GraphicDesign #VisualStudies

WKU's First-Gen High School Summer Camp will take place June 14–17, offering Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college life, build confidence and learn more about navigating higher education as first-generation students. This free residential camp is designed for students who would be considered first-generation college students. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the fall of 2026 are eligible to apply. Registration is still open! Completed applications are due before June 7. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4e02MAi #WKU #FirstGen #SummerCamp

Duncan Hines Days is officially underway in Bowling Green! From parade moments to classic cars and live music, the celebration keeps rolling through June 6th. 🎶 Join the fun downtown! WKU Summer Bingo: Participated in a local activity ✔️ #BowlingGreen #CityOfBGKY

Seven students in the Chinese Flagship Program at WKU have been awarded $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarships to fund intensive language study in Taiwan during the 2026-2027 academic year. The Boren Scholarship will fund the recipients’ Capstone Year in Taiwan, the culminating experience of WKU’s intensive Chinese Flagship Program. The Chinese Flagship Program is intended to advance students to a level of fluency required to operate in a professional environment--often from zero experience at the beginning of their undergraduate career. In the Capstone Year, Flagship students spend the first semester enrolled directly in courses at a host university and the second semester in a professional internship related to their academic and career goals. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4wWFm7s #WKU #ChineseFlagshipProgram

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 14 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 9 Commencement in Van Meter Hall. Gatton Academy graduates were invited to nominate one educator from a Kentucky school to be recognized at graduation. Selected educators received a certificate of recognition, a specific message of gratitude from their nominating student(s), and were invited to stand to be acknowledged as their names were read during The Gatton Academy commencement ceremony. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4e9GehG #WKU #GattonAcademy

10 WKU students earned the US Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2026 application cycle. The Gilman Scholarship funds study and internships abroad for American undergraduate students with high financial need. The Gilman Program received a record 12,200 applications for the spring cycle and awarded 2100 to American students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands in spring 2026 to study and intern abroad between May 2026 and May 2027. The 10 WKU recipients in this application cycle earned scholarships totaling $35,500 with an average award amount of $3,550. Two recipients earned supplemental funding through Critical Need Language and STEM Supplemental Awards for language-focused study and STEM coursework, respectively, that raises the potential for funding from $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible programs. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4vdJi2i #WKU #GilmanScholarship

In observance of Memorial Day, WKU offices are closed on Monday, May 25, as we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to this country.

WKU is honored to host the U.S. Space Force’s highest-ranking official and Bowling Green native, General Chance Saltzman, today for a special showing of "Always Above," an educational planetarium show designed to inspire the next generation of Kentuckians to look toward the stars. He didn’t come alone; he brought the service's top enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, and Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, a former NASA astronaut who has spent over 200 days in space.

Preparing future dental hygienists with hands-on experience! 🦷 From classroom instruction to clinical training, CHHS Dental Hygiene students in DH 309 are gaining the skills necessary to effectively administer block and infiltration anesthesia, as well as nitrous oxide analgesia. Through supervised practice and real-world application, students learn the importance of pain control in dentistry and how to achieve anesthesia on a variety of patients. #WKU #DentalHygiene

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has announced the winners of its 6th annual Distinguished Educator Awards, a program dedicated to honoring the exceptional P-12 teachers who form the backbone of the state's education system. Through these awards, WKU reinforces its commitment to recognizing the hard work and vital contributions of educators across the Commonwealth. This year’s category winners are: 🔴 Elementary: Debra Hughes – Barren County Schools 🔴 Middle School: Amanda Bales – LaRue County Schools 🔴 High School: Kelsey Meece – Somerset Independent Schools 🔴 Exceptional Education: Ann Bolin – Bowling Green Independent Schools 🔴 Literacy: Shannon Ellis – Hart County Schools 🔴 PE/Health: Amber Pegram – Green County Schools 🔴 Visual and Performing Arts: Shelby Boggs – Barren County Schools 🔴 Innovation: Shelby Turner – Bardstown Independent Schools 🔴 Belonging: Lauren Goffinet – Daviess County Public Schools 🔴 Teacher Mentor: Amy Bell – Daviess County Public Schools 🔴 School Leader: Jeff Wesley – Somerset Independent Schools Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4uUcJWW #WKU #CEBS #DistinguishedEducatorAwards

WKU has appointed Dr. Christina Noel as Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC). Dr. Noel, a Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and complex support needs across school, community, and clinical settings. Her work is grounded in building systems that connect research, training, and practice. She has been instrumental in developing clinical training models that provide hands-on, applied learning opportunities for students while maintaining high-quality services for individuals and families Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4dvLFGk #WKU #CEBS

Hey Hilltoppers, have you heard the news? 👀❤️ IT’S OFFICIAL! Save the date for November 14th and get ready to come home to the Hill!   BUT FIRST… we need your help! Drop your best theme suggestion in the comments below!

Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly J. Green and Ryan Jones! This year’s 2026 ONE WKU faculty recipient is Dr. Kimberly J. Green, Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Program Director for the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology and the 2026 ONE WKU staff recipient is Ryan Jones, Academic Advisor in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. The ONE WKU Award recognizes members of the university community who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a culture of dignity, respect, collaboration and opportunity across campus and beyond. Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4doGubl #WKU #ONEWKUAward

WKU’s Bike4Alz Team XIV will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research. The members of WKU’s Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity will begin their 3,600-mile trip Sunday (May 17) in San Francisco, California, and will complete the ride July 26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team is scheduled to ride into Bowling Green between July 5-7. Members of Team XIV are: 🔴 Jakob Barker 🔴 Jack Barlow 🔴 Alex Compton 🔴 Lucas Dunning 🔴 Jonah Hall 🔴 Miles Harvey 🔴 Alex Mooney 🔴 Rhett Morgan 🔴 Aden Perez 🔴 Jagger Tomes 🔴 Korben Walling 🔴 Jack Woolf Read more at WKU News: bit.ly/4txpHJ2 #WKU #Bike4Alz