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WKU Timeline

WKU Archives serves as the collective memory of not only Western Kentucky University, but also it's founding institutions:

    Bowling Green Business University, 1907-1963
    Glasgow Normal, 1875-1890
    Ogden College, 1877-1928
    Potter College for Young Ladies, 1889-1909
    Southern Normal School & Business College, 1875-1906

WKU has had five name changes through the years:

    Western Kentucky State Normal School, 1906-1922
    Western Kentucky State Normal School & Teachers College, 1922-1930
    Western Kentucky State Teachers College, 1930-1948
    Western Kentucky State College, 1948-1966
    Western Kentucky University, 1966-present

This timeline presents some of the significant events and people in WKU history. For more detailed information see Lowell Harrison's Western Kentucky University.

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  • Lambda Chi Fraternity by Talisman

    Lambda Chi Fraternity

  • Kappa Sigma Fraternity by Talisman

    Kappa Sigma Fraternity

  • 1965 by WKU Archives

    1965

  • Susan Crabtree by WKU Archives

    Susan Crabtree

  • Taylor Agricultural Center by WKU Archives

    Taylor Agricultural Center

  • Telephones by Talsiman

    Telephones

  • Margie Helm by Franklin Studio

    Margie Helm

  • Bowling Green Business University, Inc. Articles of Dissolution by Bowling Green Business University

    Bowling Green Business University, Inc. Articles of Dissolution

  • Clem Haskins by WKU Archives

    Clem Haskins

  • Alpha Phi Omega by Alpha Phi Omega

    Alpha Phi Omega

  • Sigma Tau Delta by Mark Lyons

    Sigma Tau Delta

  • Track Team by WKU Athletic Media Relations

    Track Team

  • 1964 by WKU Archives

    1964

  • E.A. Diddle by WKU Archives

    E.A. Diddle

  • Tangerine Bowl by WKU Archives

    Tangerine Bowl

  • 1963 by WKU Archives

    1963

  • Diddle Arena by Johnson & Cain

    Diddle Arena

  • Gilbert Hall by WKU Archives

    Gilbert Hall

  • Nursing by WKU Archives

    Nursing

  • President's Home by WKU Archives

    President's Home

  • E.A. Diddle by Joe Glowacki

    E.A. Diddle

  • 1962 by WKU Archives

    1962

  • Laundrette by WKU Archives

    Laundrette

  • McCormack Hall by WKU Archives

    McCormack Hall

  • Minton Hall by Johnson & Cain

    Minton Hall

  • Seminar Centers by WKU Archives

    Seminar Centers

  • Business & Government Department by WKU Archives

    Business & Government Department

  • WKU Bookstore by WKU Archives

    WKU Bookstore

  • Virginia (Ellis) Garrett by WKU Archives

    Virginia (Ellis) Garrett

  • Jonesville by WKU Archives

    Jonesville

  • Lotta Day by WKU Archives

    Lotta Day

  • 1961 by WKU Archives

    1961

  • Snowball Express by M. J. Robards

    Snowball Express

  • 1960 by WKU Archives

    1960

  • West Hall by WKU Archives

    West Hall

  • Sugar Bowl by WKU Archives

    Sugar Bowl

  • 1959 by WKU Archives

    1959

  • South Hall by WKU Archives

    South Hall

  • 1958 by WKU Archives

    1958

  • Maintenance Service Building by WKU Archives

    Maintenance Service Building

 

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