WKU Earth, Environmental, & Atmospheric Sciences

09/02/2026

During M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Week, we were excited to welcome more than 60 new students to EEAS! 🎉

Students had the opportunity to learn more about the WKU Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Department, meet members of , and even head to the rooftop for a bird’s-eye view of campus! 🌎🏫

We loved getting to meet these new Hilltoppers and are excited to be part of their WKU journey. Welcome to the Hill and welcome to ! ❤️🤍



Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

09/01/2026

Last month, we kicked off the Fall semester by welcoming our EEAS Graduate Assistants back to WKU!

It was great to get everyone together, reconnect, and start the semester with a strong spirit.

We’re excited to have this amazing group back on campus and look forward to all the research, learning, collaboration, and experiences ahead!

Here’s to a great Fall semester!



Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

08/28/2026

Shout out to our Meteorology and Disaster Sciences Students! Thanks Dean Brown!

Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

08/28/2026

Join us in celebrating National Eat Outside Day this Monday! Take a break from the office or classroom, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and make the most of your lunch break!
Who’s ready to eat outside?

Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

🌿☀️ Take your lunch outside!
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day with us next Monday! 🌸🧺
Join us at Centennial Mall from 11 AM–2 PM for an afternoon of food, flowers, games, alpacas & more! 🦙🌼
🍴 Food trucks
🧺 Free picnic bento boxes for the first 200 students
💐 Free BYO bouquets for the first 100 students
🎲 Yard games
🦙 Alpacas
Grab your friends, grab your lunch and come enjoy some time outside! 💚
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Centennial Mall/DSU Courtyard
Sponsored by the WKU Office of Sustainability 🌎💚
We’ll see you outside! 🌿

08/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new faces to !

Please join us in welcoming Penny Hughes, our new Office Coordinator! Penny can be found in the main office and is excited to support our students, faculty, staff, and all things EEAS.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Madin, who joins us as a new Geographic Information System (GIS) instructor.

We’re so happy to have them both as part of the EEAS family. Be sure to give Penny and Dr. Madin a warm welcome!



Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

08/26/2026

Welcome back, Hilltoppers! A new semester is underway, and from full classrooms to new opportunities, it’s already an exciting time to be back on the Hill!

The faculty and staff of EEAS are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a semester filled with learning, discovery, collaboration, and exploration. We can’t wait to see all that our students and will accomplish!

Here’s to a great semester!

Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU

08/25/2026

🎉 While we were starting our first day back on the Hill, two of our recent program graduates, Thomas Payette and Tyson Stewart, were beginning their first day with the National Weather Service in Oregon! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them the very best as they begin this exciting new adventure. WKU Ogden College

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

We’re kicking off a new semester this morning! Classrooms are full, students are already hitting the books, and collaborations are already taking shape. We’re excited for all that this semester has in store for !



Western Kentucky University Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU