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$11 million budget overspending in 2022-23 due to athletics, enrollment divisions and one-time payments
$11 million budget overspending in 2022-23 due to athletics, enrollment divisions and one-time payments
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was updated with further information detailing the breakdown of the $11 million overspend.  The $11 million gap...

WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023
WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2023

Editor’s note: Another story about this subject will follow after an interview held with Susan Howarth on Thursday, Oct. 12. WKU spent more...

The emergency generator is seen behind the WKU presidents home on Chestnut Street.
$97,600 generator project installed at WKU president’s home
Maggie Phelps, News Reporter • September 22, 2023

An emergency generator was recently installed at the WKU president's home in response to storms that struck Bowling Green in previous years. “The...

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni listens to a speaker during the quarterly Board of Regents meeting at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Board of Regents approves 3% tuition increase, operating budget
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2023

The WKU Board of Regents approved the university’s 2023-2024 operating budget, which includes a 3% tuition raise, at a specially called budget...

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
Board of Regents to approve tuition increase, total operating budget
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2023

The WKU Board of Regents is set to approve the university’s 2023-2024 operating budget, which includes a 3% tuition raise, at a specially called...

Student Body President and Student Regent Cole Bornefeld addresses Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association during the second session of the spring semester on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2023 in the SGA chambers on campus in Bowling Green, Ky.
SGA approves nominations, discusses budget
Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter • January 25, 2023

Within the halls of the Downing Student Union, music blasted from the senate chambers on the second floor. Sounds of laughter and jovial conversation...

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...

Several top WKU administrators set to receive pay increases, 1% raise set for most university employees
Several top WKU administrators set to receive pay increases, 1% raise set for most university employees
Molly Dobberstein and Alexandria Anderson October 17, 2023

Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:47 p.m. on Oct. 17 with a comment from WKU.  Several top administrators are set to receive significant...

$11 million budget overspending in 2022-23 due to athletics, enrollment divisions and one-time payments
$11 million budget overspending in 2022-23 due to athletics, enrollment divisions and one-time payments
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was updated with further information detailing the breakdown of the $11 million overspend.  The $11 million gap...

WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023
WKU spending exceeded revenues by more than $11 million in 2022-2023
Alexandria Anderson, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2023

Editor’s note: Another story about this subject will follow after an interview held with Susan Howarth on Thursday, Oct. 12. WKU spent more...

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