Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, founded in 1906. The Hilltoppers compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. WKU is known for its strong programs in journalism, education, business, nursing, and the sciences, and is a Carnegie R2 doctoral institution. The university sits atop a dramatic hill in the heart of south-central Kentucky — its landmark Academic Complex is one of the most recognizable buildings on any campus in the Commonwealth. WKU draws students from across Kentucky and the surrounding region, offering a residential campus experie…