Western Kentucky University

The Western Kentucky University ( WKU also called ) is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The college was established in 1906. Currently, 18,391 students are enrolled.

History

Historical buildings

  • On the campus of the University is the historic Health Buildings -Gymnasium is located (also known as Helm Library). Built in 1930 the school building was added as a historical monument with the number 79,001,034 on 18 December 1979 by the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Also on campus you will find the historic Kentucky Building. It was built around 1930 and is located at the Russellville Road. The architect was Brinton B. Davis.
  • The Van Meter Hall (also known as Van Meter Auditorium called ) is located on 15th Street, and in 1979 declared a national monument (NRHP ID 79001042 ).

Sports

The sports teams are the WKU Hilltoppers. The college is since 2014 a member of the Conference USA NCAA Division I, the football team plays in the Gateway Football Conference.

Famous people

Bowling Green (Kentucky) National Collegiate Athletic Association Charles Napier (actor)
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