WKU School of Leadership & Professional Studies

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Ashley Staggs, newest graduate of the WKU EdD program! Dr. Staggs successfully defended her dissertation, “Reducing Chronic Absenteeism: Applying Improvement Science in an Elementary School Context.” Dr. Staggs is pictured with her committee, co-chair Dr. Wes Cottongim, Dr. Kelly Davis, co-chair Dr. Gary Houchens, and outside reader Dr. Leslee Tarbett.

Go Tops! WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

08/31/2026

We hope you'll consider joining our next cohort! Please see below for details. Go Tops!

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Kentucky Education Association

08/25/2026

We hope you'll consider joining our next cohort! Please see below for details. Go Tops!

https://www.kea.org/kea-leadership-pathway/

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WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Corinne Murphy, awarded the 2026 Spirit of WKU Award at the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation.

Dean of the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Murphy is recognized for her enthusiasm, leadership and commitment to transforming lives.

Under her leadership, CEBS increased retention, persistence and degree completion while building a positive culture. She established the Student Success Center, welcomed Professor Chip to support student well-being and launched a welcome postcard campaign that builds a sense of belonging for students from day one.

Dr. Murphy has also strengthened CEBS by building authentic relationships across campus and the community, giving faculty and staff a voice in the college’s priorities and championing the teaching profession through programs that introduce P-12 students to careers in education.

We are proud to recognize Dr. Corinne Murphy!

08/14/2026

Congratulations to EDAD alum, Mrs. Laura Alford, for being named the new principal of Heartland Elementary School. We wish you an outstanding school year! Go Tops!
WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Congratulations to Laura Alford, the new principal at Heartland Elementary School! Learn more here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/article/3076776

08/14/2026

One of our amazing alumni has been named the 2027 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year!

Dr. Mark Martin earned three CEBS degrees: BS in Exceptional Education LBD and MSD (2008), MAE in Educational Administration (2012), and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (2019)

Congratulations, Dr. Martin! We're proud of you and your leadership of Meade County Schools. https://www.meade.kyschools.us/o/spms/article/3056227

WKU School of Teacher Education WKU School of Leadership & Professional Studies WKU Educational Leadership Doctoral Program WKU Alumni

08/13/2026

Educators, please consider attending one of these upcoming listening sessions sponsored by our friends at KDE. You can help shape the future of school principal leadership in Kentucky. Hope to see you there. Use the QR code to register.

08/07/2026