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"Services Fair" Successful in Warren County

An idea that developed from a panel discussion at an educational conference has resulted in a "services fair" for the refugee and immigrant populations in the region. Organizers of the event say they...

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Higher Education Leaders Looking for Efficiency in Classroom Use

More than 80 education leaders from across Kentucky are expected to attend a statewide summit next week to learn more about "best practices" in scheduling classroom space. The issue has become...

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Fourth Annual WKU Open Chess Tournament Set for This Weekend

A Chess Grandmaster from Russia will deliver a lecture on "The Correlations between the Thinking Processes of Chess and Science" as part of this year's WKU Open Chess Tournament. Valdimir Malakhov will...

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WKU Officials Say Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to Start in June of 2013

Leaders at Western Kentucky University say they now plan to open the new Doctor in Physical Therapy Program in about 13 months. Although there is strong demand for the program, it can't be offered...

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WKU Storm Chasers Ready To Hit The Road

A WKU weather forecasting class is set to begin a 10,000 mile, two week trip later this month, seeking out things most of us run away from. Joe Corcoran speaks with assistant geography and geology...

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WKU Professor Seeks to Understand Why Some Have "Identification with All...

WKU Psychology professor Sam McFarland has long been fascinated by individuals who put their lives--and the lives of loved ones--at risk in order to save people of a different race, ethnicity, or...

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Gatton Academy Director Says All of Kentucky Should Be Proud of #1 Ranking

The Executive Director of the Gatton Academy for Science and Math at Western Kentucky University says their recent number one ranking in the country is good news for the entire Commonwealth.Dr. Julia...

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Venus Viewing Party Scheduled at WKU Tuesday Evening

The planet Venus will pass in front of the sun late Tuesday, in an event that won't happen again for 105 years. A special educational activity is planned at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium to...

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Logan County Native Was an Unsuspecting--but Willing--Pioneer as First Black...

Margaret Munday is a woman who is both a pioneer, and an eyewitness to an amazing time in Kentucky history. Ms. Munday helped change the course of higher education in south-central Kentucky, and...

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Business and Education Leaders Preparing for New Test Scores

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the State Department of Education, is promoting dialogue about the future of education in the...

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Dr. Ransdell Emphasizes Student Retention in Convocation Address

WKU President Gary Ransdell says student retention will continue to be a top priority at the institution in the upcoming academic year and over the next six years. Speaking at the faculty and staff...

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WKU to Announce Campaign Totals

Friday night's gala on the WKU campus will include a celebration of the fund-raising campaign known as "A New Century of Spirit." During gala activities, the final figures for the campaign will be...

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Students Competing for National Scholarships

The Office of Scholar Development at WKU is helping students compete for some major, national scholarships. Its a highly competitive field, but University officials say WKU students were awarded more...

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Celebration for Gatton Academy Recognition Held

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science was named the Number one high school in the country earlier this year by Newsweek magazine. In recognition of that honor, a celebration took...

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Saudi Student Population Grows at WKU, Providing Unique Benefits to All Involved

Universities throughout the U.S. are trying to increase their international student population, and WKU is no different. For years at WKU, Indian and Chinese students made up the largest international...

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Higher Education Leaders Looking for Efficiency in Classroom Use

More than 80 education leaders from across Kentucky are expected to attend a statewide summit next week to learn more about "best practices" in scheduling classroom space. The issue has become...

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Fourth Annual WKU Open Chess Tournament Set for This Weekend

A Chess Grandmaster from Russia will deliver a lecture on "The Correlations between the Thinking Processes of Chess and Science" as part of this year's WKU Open Chess Tournament. Valdimir Malakhov will...

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WKU Officials Say Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to Start in June of 2013

Leaders at Western Kentucky University say they now plan to open the new Doctor in Physical Therapy Program in about 13 months. Although there is strong demand for the program, it can't be offered...

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WKU Storm Chasers Ready To Hit The Road

A WKU weather forecasting class is set to begin a 10,000 mile, two week trip later this month, seeking out things most of us run away from. Joe Corcoran speaks with assistant geography and geology...

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WKU Professor Seeks to Understand Why Some Have "Identification with All...

WKU Psychology professor Sam McFarland has long been fascinated by individuals who put their lives--and the lives of loved ones--at risk in order to save people of a different race, ethnicity, or...

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