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Unique grads ‘moving up’ after English immersion ceremony
Teranga Academy, an English immersion program formed between Bowling Green Independent Schools and Fugees Family Inc., celebrated its “moving-up” ceremony on Wednesday. A community of students and families from around the globe cheered as 10 students officially transitioned to traditional schooling and five graduated high school outright. “Even...
WKU's Ogden College Names Dr. Doug McElroy New Biology Department Chair Starting July
Ogden College of Science and Engineering at Western Kentucky University has appointed Dr. Doug McElroy as the new Chair of the Biology Department, starting July 1, 2024. Dr. McElroy, from Baltimore, has a strong background in both academics and administration. He earned his undergraduate degree in marine science from Southampton College of Long Island University. He then completed an M.S. and Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Maine, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University.
Local Pride: WKU Students Shine in National Journalism Competitions
Students from Western Kentucky University (WKU) have been recognized in the 2023-2024 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. This competition is known for highlighting the skills of college journalists in areas like multimedia, photojournalism, and broadcast journalism. It provides a platform for students from accredited undergraduate programs across the United States to showcase their abilities.
Local WKU Students Secure Prestigious Education Abroad Scholarships for 2024
Three students from Western Kentucky University (WKU) have received scholarships from the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) for the Spring 2024 cycle. This achievement ties WKU with other institutions for the most recipients nationally and makes it the leading institution in Kentucky for this honor. The scholarships will support studies in Senegal, South Korea, and the United Kingdom during the Summer and Fall of 2024. All recipients are first-generation college students.
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