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Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

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Educational Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier. It operates regional campuses in Glasgow, Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, and Owensboro. The main campus, which has been undergoing expansion and renovation since the 1990s, sits atop a hill overlooking the Barren River valley.
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  • By S6726EYsamuels
    Loved the museum tour. The history of the Corvette, the story about the sink hole, repair and the damaged done was very interesting 
    Loved the museum tour. The history of the Corvette, the story about the sink hole, repair and the damaged done was very interesting  more »
  • By WorldTravelers1999
    We always enjoy our visits to WKU. I visited the campus frequently growing up, and I'm thankful to have graduated there. 
    We always enjoy our visits to WKU. I visited the campus frequently growing up, and I'm thankful to have graduated there.  more »
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  • By Dusa
    Went here for 4.5 years. Graduated with a degree in Accounting, minor in Finance, and a few certificates. Beautiful, especially during the spring. Just a bit from Downtown. Would recommend.
  • By Keith Prive
    Beautiful campus in the heart of Bowling Green's historic downtown district. A lot of events in Bowling Green are held here. If you don't have a WKU parking pass, it might be difficult to find parking within close proximity to campus.
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