Western Kentucky University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Shannon

WKU has one of the top photojournalism programs in the United States. The landscaping of the campuses is absolutely beautiful and they also have many regional campuses around the state. The college basketball program is also a popular feature WKU.

Jerry

It has one of the top Photojournalism programs in the nation.

Kendra

Western Kentucky University is best known for its forensic team and basketball program.

Stephen

Our school is best known for journalism and speech, but the one thing that catches everyone's attention is our spirit. Our school mascot (Big Red) gets everyone pumped before, during, and after a game.

Noelle

Western Kentucky University is highly known for its Journalism program. Their program is one of the top in the nation. The program is known for its outstanding work and also the Mountain Workshops. Several students from this program have recieved many awards and recognition. Western's campus is also know for its beauty. Although it is a large campus it is a very clean campus with statues, gardens and beautiful buildings.

Abby

Along with their extrordinary broadcasting and photojournalism programs, Western Kentucky University is also known for its school pride. Students, teachers, and staff are so involved in WKU sports, clubs, intermurals, and arts. You see red towels, a major WKU symbol, flying everywhere. Each student is given one at orientation, and most students hang them up in their dorms and bring them to all the games etc. My high school was very proud, and not much seemed to change when I ventured into WKU.

Victoria

Western Kentucky University is highly known for there jounalism and broadcasting program. That is not all they are known for though, they have a highly respected agriculture program along with many other programs.

Madelyn

Our school is best known as being an up and coming player in the academic arena in a state where the focus of education has been lost. Western is establishing itself as a major player in quality education.

Derek

It is best known for it's Forensic Team and Journalism Department. We also have a mascot that no one quite knows what it is. It is a mixture between the Kool-Aid Man and a big red blob.

Megan

Good food options.