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Photo of Jonesville from 1955. Courtesy of Tonya Colley.

‘This is our story’: Jonesville documentary screens on campus

Natalie Freidhof, News Reporter
May 2, 2025
Donors down, dollars up: WKU philanthropy in a new age

Donors down, dollars up: WKU philanthropy in a new age

Cameron Shaw, Assistant Content Editor
April 23, 2025
Professor Yvonne Petkus’s demonstrates how to sketch to her Level II Painting Practices class before assigning them to sketch art during WKU’s Art & Design Alumni Exhibition in the University Gallery room in FAC on Feb. 3, 2025.

WKU Art & Design showcases alumni exhibition in FAC

Natalie Freidhof, News Reporter
February 4, 2025
Martha Sales poses for a portrait in her office on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

IN PRINT: ‘I became a person at WKU that I fell in love with’: Martha Sales reflects on life, leadership and growth

Price Wilborn, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2024
President Timothy Caboni gestures toward a member of the audience during a Convocation Address in Van Meter Auditorium on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

‘We have a lot of successes to celebrate’: Caboni welcomes new academic year at annual convocation

Ali Costellow, Content Editor
August 12, 2024
The Hall of Distinguished Alumni Class of 2024. (Left to right) Al Cross, Joy Hamilton Marini and David C. Wilson. Graphic and photos provided by WKU (Photo of Cross by David Stephenson).

‘Always let your reach exceed your grasp’: Former Hilltoppers to be inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 1, 2024
Former WKU Track and Field athlete Kyree King (middle) is slated to run for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo provided by WKU Athletics.

Former WKU athlete to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 25, 2024
Lee Robertson's men's golf mugshot. Photo provided by Paul Just/WKU Sports Historian.

Memorial service for Lee Robertson to be held Sunday

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 23, 2024
Lee “Mr. Western” Robertson, a McLean County native, served WKU for over 70 years.

‘A significant chapter in our history comes to a close’: WKU community reflects on ‘Mr. Western’

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 3, 2024
Lee Robertson, who died July 3 at 102, earned the title "Mr. Western" due to his lifelong involvement with the university. As a 1950 graduate, Robertson went on to become the superintendent of Barren Country Schools, WKU alumni director, director of WKU-Glasgow campus, and now serves as Special Assistant to VP in the development & alumni relations office. Robertson was 95 in this photo.

Lee Robertson, known as ‘Mr. Western,’ has passed away at 102

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 3, 2024
Photo of Stephen Douglas House provided by J.C. Kirby & Son.

Funeral services to be held for Stephen Douglas House on Wednesday

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 24, 2024
Tracey Hays, 41, is recognized at the 2024 Department of Social Work Graduation Recognition Ceremony at the Knicely Conference Center on May 2. Photo provided by Tracey Hays.

“It takes time and patience”: How a single-mother battled addiction and earned her master’s

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 3, 2024
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