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‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending
‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending
Jake McMahon and Ali Costellow March 2, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart said WKU's annual athletics spending was between...

Shane Spiller, faculty regent, listens to a presentation from CPA Partner Jennifer Williams on the NCAA compliance report during the Board of Regents first quarterly meeting on Friday, March 1.
Board of Regents approve procedures for NCAA compliance report, academic programs
Ali Costellow, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2024

The Board of Regents approved the accountant’s report on agreed-upon procedures for the NCAA compliance report during their first quarterly...

WKU subsidy of athletics tops $25 million in 2022-23, report says
WKU subsidy of athletics tops $25 million in 2022-23, report says
Jake McMahon, Sports editor • February 29, 2024

Hilltopper athletics required subsidies of more than $25.3 million from WKU to balance the athletics budget in 2022-23, a record amount that...

WKU president Timothy Caboni discusses budget overspending at a faculty senate meeting on Oct. 19. He discussed the $11 million overspend from last year, faculty and staff compensation and answered written faculty questions.
EDITORIAL: It's time to hold WKU leadership to a higher standard
Herald Editorial Board November 9, 2023

As students, we chose to attend Western Kentucky University out of love for the university and everything it offers. We live and learn...

Faculty Regent Shane Spiller listens to WKU president Caboni talk about budget during a Board of Regents committee meeting on October 20, 2023.
Board of Regents approve $18 million carry forward return, discuss enrollment numbers and Hilltopper Field House
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 20, 2023

The WKU Board of Regents committees met on Friday to approve the allocation of $18 million in carry forward funds and various personnel salary...

WKU president Timothy Caboni speaks at a faculty senate meeting on October 19, 2023.
Caboni appears before Faculty Senate, discusses budget, compensation
Molly Dobberstein, Alexandria Anderson, and Maggie Phelps October 19, 2023

WKU President Timothy Caboni appeared before the Faculty Senate on Thursday at their monthly meeting to answer questions primarily about the...

WKU president Timothy Caboni discusses budget overspending at a faculty senate meeting on Oct. 19. He discussed the $11 million overspend from last year, faculty and staff compensation and answered written faculty questions.
EDITORIAL: It's time to hold WKU leadership to a higher standard
Herald Editorial Board November 9, 2023

As students, we chose to attend Western Kentucky University out of love for the university and everything it offers. We live and learn...

The Board of Regents met for their quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 2 2024, where they discussed budget overspending and approved raises, faculty promotions and new academic programs.
Board of Regents discuss budget overspending, approve over $33,000 raise for general counsel at quarterly meeting
Cameron Shaw, News Reporter • May 3, 2024

WKU is looking into its contract with Sodexo Management Services after maintenance expenditures consistently break budget, and may consider “insourcing”...

‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending
‘I think it’s money well spent’: WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart, President Caboni defend WKU Athletics spending
Jake McMahon and Ali Costellow March 2, 2024

Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart said WKU's annual athletics spending was between...

Shane Spiller, faculty regent, listens to a presentation from CPA Partner Jennifer Williams on the NCAA compliance report during the Board of Regents first quarterly meeting on Friday, March 1.
Board of Regents approve procedures for NCAA compliance report, academic programs
Ali Costellow, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2024

The Board of Regents approved the accountant’s report on agreed-upon procedures for the NCAA compliance report during their first quarterly...

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