Applications are being accepted for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame! We look forward to inducting the 2026 class later this year. wku.edu/kythf/

Congratulations to EDAD alumni, Dr. Jessica Parsley, for being named the new Assistant Director of Secondary Instruction for @WarrenCoSchools! We are confident that Dr. Parsley will shine in this role. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

Save the date! After Preview Day on July 1, we will be hosting a fun summer event for everyone! Free ice cream and Italian water ice, games, and fun with the CEBS family. Join us!

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

Carly Wright spent her days helping elementary school students learn, and her evenings working with senior citizens to teach they literacy. Read more about her student journey and this unique hands-on learning experience: wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

Last week, Western Kentucky University hosted the 2026 National STEM Scholars. This program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers. See more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVbwB #mindsonhandson #middleschoolscience

Congratulations to Education Administration Alumni, Mr. Carl Owens, for being named the new principal of the Barren County Area Technology Center! @WKUCEBS

Congratulations to one of our Education Administration alumni, Mrs. Kelly Rich, for being named the new Director of Pupil Personnel for Edmonson County Schools. We're excited to see the good things she does for the students of EC. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

Congratulations to Dr. S. Kay Gandy, Professor Emeritus, for receiving her fourth Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award! Dr. Gandy will teach at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education during the Fall semester. wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

Congratulations to Samantha Boska, Mikayla Gambrel, Samantha Hartoin, and Sommers Smith for being named 2026 Teachers of Promise! wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

Congratulations to EDAD alumni, Mr. Michael Davis, for being named the new Assistant Superintendent for @barrenschools! We love to see our former Hilltoppers doing great things. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

We are proud to announce the students that will be CEBS Ambassadors for the next school year! You will see these students representing the college and their majors at various events throughout the year. Congratulations to all!

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

We are so happy to hear that one of our fabulous alumni, Mrs. Elizabeth Caudill, was recently named as the new principal of Whitesville Elem. School! The kids of @DaviessCountyPS are fortunate to have such a great leader at the helm. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS owensborotimes.com/features/…

Congratulations to all our of amazing Distinguished Educator Award winners! Your hard work and dedication to Kentucky students is incredible and we are honored to recognize you! See all the winners: wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

Congratulations to Dr. Christina Noel! As the newly named Executive Director of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU, she will lead the continued growth of the CEC. wku.edu/news/articles/index.…

Congrats to our latest EdD graduates, Drs. Nadia Khan, Kristina Gamble, Robin Ayers, and Michael Starling. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS @WKUAlumni @WKU_SLPS

During today’s celebrations, the WKU Army ROTC Program commissioned 14 graduates as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army to serve in the Active Army, National Guard or Army Reserve.  Lieutenant Colonel David Schnaak, Professor of Military Science, administered the oath of office to the following cadets: 🔴 Cadet Martin Buckminster will serve as a Logistics Officer in the Kentucky National Guard 🔴 Cadet Samuel Costello will serve as a Logistics Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Jack Fairman will serve as a Field Artillery Officer in the Kentucky National Guard 🔴 Cadet John French will serve as a Logistics Officer in the Tennessee National Guard 🔴 Cadet William Futrell will serve as a Logistics Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve 🔴 Cadet Hayden Harrell will serve as a Military Intelligence Officer in the Kentucky National Guard 🔴 Cadet Clayton Hockman will serve as an Infantry Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Samuel Humble will serve as an Infantry Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Joshua Ingram will serve as a Field Artillery Officer in the Kentucky National Guard 🔴 Cadet Celia Johnston will serve as a Signal Officer in the Kentucky National Guard 🔴 Cadet Thang Lian will serve as a Logistics Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Zachary Owens will serve as an Army Nursing Corps Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Robert Stewart will serve as a Medical Services Officer on Active Duty 🔴 Cadet Austin Stinson will serve as a Field Artillery Officer in the Kentucky National Guard #WKU #WKUGrad #WKUROTC

Congratulations to our newest WKU Alumni! 🎓 WKU’s five academic colleges celebrated graduates in special recognition ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Read more about the college recognition ceremonies at bit.ly/3QPtKmu #WKU #WKUGrad #ClassOf2026

The HCS Grow Your Own program continues to be a "win-win" for everyone! When these high school seniors graduate from college, they will have a teaching job in HCS. @WKUCEBS @WKUSTE #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities