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Dania Khan, the WKU Muslim Student Association chapter founder, helps to prepare the room by stocking hijabs for women during prayers on May 27, 2025.
Muslim Student Association acquires prayer room
Libby Simpson, News Reporter • May 29, 2025
Wellness program helps students transition to college life
Wellness program helps students transition to college life
May 20, 2025
WKU’s graduating class of 2025 marches down the Avenue of Champions as parents and friends cheer on during the annual Topper Walk on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
PHOTOS: Class of 2025 Hilltoppers graduate
May 9, 2025
Graduating senior Kenzley Allara works on one of the commencement flower arrangements on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the WKU Floral Design Training Center. “This is my home away from home,” Allara said, “the department is truly welcoming to everyone.”
Student-made floral arrangements bring WKU graduation stage to life
May 8, 2025
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WKU community band saxophone section performs the “Glory of Rome” concert on Thursday, Feb. 29.
WKU Bands to celebrate 100th anniversary with Summer Twilight Concert Series
Libby Simpson, News Reporter • June 12, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Bands will celebrate its 100th anniversary with two upcoming performances by the Southern Kentucky Concert Band...

Jeanie Smith, a middle school teacher from Bowling Green, holds a sign at the "Bring Ernesto Home" protest on June 11.
Bowling Green community calls for return of ICE detainee
June 12, 2025
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Reports say Bowling Green teen detained by ICE despite being in country legally
June 10, 2025
WKU's First Year Village, currently closed for repairs and set to be expanded over the coming years.
WKU rolls out plan for new partnership to replace most older dorms over next decade
June 6, 2025
President Timothy Caboni fields a question from Shane Spiller, the faculty regent, at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
Board of Regents approves first ‘structurally balanced’ budget in 20 years
June 6, 2025
Vice Chair of staff senate Leslie Vanderpool discusses future senate meetings and upcoming events with Secretary Morgan Moran during this months staff senate meeting in the Senate chambers on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Staff Senate hosts PTS Director Ginny Griffin, gives out staff awards
June 5, 2025
Opinion
Cherry Hall stands on the top of the Hill of Western Kentucky’s University in Bowling Green, Ky., on Friday, May 2, 2025, after messages are displayed across the pathways around it protesting the recent renovations announced for Cherry Hall.
Letter to the Editor: Cherry Hall renovations red line for Regents
Cory Dodds • May 5, 2025

Editor’s Note: This piece was edited for grammar and clarity, but not content.  WKU’s decision to pursue a modern overhaul of Cherry...

Price Wilborn is the Editor-in-Chief of the Herald.
Letter from the Editor: The First Amendment shaped my time on the Hill
April 24, 2025
Freshman film production major Michael Robinson’s TopperFella collection was on display at the TopperFella Trade Day in Downing Student Union on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to his last count, Robinson’s collection boasts 121 TopperFellas.
OPINION: TopperFella Trade Day: a look at community, journalism and the beauty between
April 24, 2025
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Sports
Lee Wood named WKU Director of Cross Country and Track and Field
Lee Wood named WKU Director of Cross Country and Track and Field
Nathan Mueller, Sports Editor • June 9, 2025

WKU Athletics named Lee Wood as the Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Monday morning, filling the gap on the Hill left by the sudden...

The Hilltoppers dugout reacts to a strike during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
17 Hilltoppers enter transfer portal through first week
June 9, 2025
Infielder Carlos Vasquez gets hit by a pitch during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Vasquez, Hartman join fellow Hilltoppers in transfer portal
June 4, 2025
Western Kentucky University outfielder Ryan Wideman celebrates after scoring a run during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Wideman, Whalen headline rush of WKU Baseball portal entries
June 3, 2025
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