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Sep 25th, 2025
At a special-called WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Sept. 25), the philanthropic naming of the new state-of-the-art Hilltopper Fieldhouse was approved as the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse in recognition of a $3 million gift from the Fords.
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Aug 8th, 2025
At the WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Aug. 8), the philanthropic naming of the new facility to house the Gordon Ford College of Business was approved as Amy and David Chandler Hall.
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May 11th, 2025
At an event held Saturday, May 10 on WKU’s campus outside The Carol M. Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the University received a $5.25 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation.
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Mar 13th, 2025
Irene and Don Dizney (’14, H.D.) of Ocala, Fla., made a gift to establish the Donald R. and Irene S. Dizney Dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at WKU, the first endowed deanship at the University.
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Feb 14th, 2025
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents convened for its first quarterly meeting of the year on Friday.
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Dec 5th, 2024
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc. presented Western Kentucky University with a $2 million gift during the calendar year’s final quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents today.
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Nov 22nd, 2024
Two longtime educators joined the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame during its 2024 induction ceremony Friday at Western Kentucky University.
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Nov 16th, 2024
Sarah Vincent of Bardstown, Kentucky, was crowned WKU’s 2024 Homecoming queen on Saturday (November 16).
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Nov 15th, 2024
“Create lasting goods and meaningful relationships.” That is what Clayton & Crume is all about. Although the six words came from a training a few years ago, WKU alumni Tyler Jury (‘12) and Clay Simpson (‘12) felt that way from the beginning.
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Nov 11th, 2024
Members of the campus community gathered Monday morning for a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower as Western Kentucky University honored the heroes who answered the call to defend freedom.
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Nov 11th, 2024
WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming 2024, a nod to the energetic spirit of the 1920s, is set to bring alumni, students and the Bowling Green community together for a weekend of celebration, tradition and fun Nov. 14-16.
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Sep 5th, 2024
A dedication was held today (September 5) for Garrett Plaza, the oval greenspace now at the heart of the academical village at the top of the Hill. Garrett Plaza is named in honor of Dr. Paul L. Garrett and his wife, Virginia Garrett.
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Sep 3rd, 2024
A dedication will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday (September 5) for Garrett Plaza, the oval greenspace now at the heart of the academical village at the top of the Hill.
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Aug 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of Homecoming with a 1920s-inspired “Roaring Red” theme throughout the week concluding on Nov. 16, 2024.
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Aug 12th, 2024
During the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday (August 12), WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, raising $102,779,663 to benefit WKU students.
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Aug 12th, 2024
Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday (August 12) in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium.
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Aug 1st, 2024
An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate, and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
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Jul 23rd, 2024
A memorial service for Lee Robertson will begin at 2 p.m. July 28 at State Street United Methodist Church followed by a celebratory gathering at 3:30 p.m. at the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center.
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Jul 3rd, 2024
The WKU Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team is sad to share of the passing of J. Lee Robertson (’50, ’57) on July 3, 2024.
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