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Minton Hall should reopen in time to house students for the Fall 2019 semester. The building was previously emptied of residents in November 2018 due to mold found in mechanical spaces in the building.

Minton Hall ready for residents by fall semester

Emily DeLetter
April 30, 2019
Cami Flowers emotional support animal Meeko has a playdate with Abbi Becker's emotional support animal Koda. Meeko and Koda live down the hallway from each other and are both Pomeranians from the same breeder. Meeko has just recently been able to walk after having his legs in casts for the last couple of weeks.

Special Section: Emotional support animals provide motivation

Emily DeLetter
April 23, 2019
Fairness ordinance fails to pass first reading

Fairness ordinance fails to pass first reading

Emily DeLetter
April 23, 2019
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Caboni names new vice president for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Emily DeLetter
April 19, 2019
Community members listen as Grayson Hunt, of BG Fairness and the Black Lives Matter coalition, speak to the City Commissioners about a fairness ordinance on Tuesday March 7, 2017 at City Hall.

City commissioners vote against first reading of fairness ordinance

Emily DeLetter
April 17, 2019
Cheryl Stevens, former dean of Ogden College, was appointed to the position of acting provost following former Provost Terry Ballman's resignation on April 5.

Former dean assumes acting provost position

Emily DeLetter
April 16, 2019
President Timothy Caboni listens during the Board of Regents meeting on April 12, 2019. The Board of Regents discussed future budget cuts during its meeting on Friday.

Board of Regents approves CAPE recommendations

Emily DeLetter
April 12, 2019
SGA executive candidates (left to right) Kenan Mujkanovic, Garrett Edmonds and Will Harris watch as their opponents speak during the Herald Town Hall on April 10, 2019 in Gary Ransdell Hall. Herald Town Hall is a forum for candidates to answer questions regarding their campaign submitted by the WKU student body, faculty and staff.

SGA Executive candidates discuss, debate issues at Herald Town Hall

Emily DeLetter
April 11, 2019
New dean appointed to College of Health and Human Services

New dean appointed to College of Health and Human Services

Emily DeLetter
April 10, 2019
WKU musical theatre student Hailey Armstrong chant "Tell us why. We want to know," with other protesters outside of Potter Hall and in front of the Wetherby Administration Building on Friday, March 29 following the sudden resignation of former Potter College Dean Larry Snyder. "Dean Snyder was one that often fought for us PCAL students because he realized the importance of Arts and Humanities," Armstrong said. "It's been a great experience to feel supported by my fellow protestors and students that aren't even in Potter College. Even a passing car honking and waving as they go by shows me that even though the attitude of this university's administration is one of disregard for the arts, people still understand what we do and why it's important."

Students demand details on Snyder’s resignation

Emily DeLetter
April 2, 2019
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Merrall Price will serve as interim dean of Potter College

Emily DeLetter
April 1, 2019
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22.

Provost announces faculty nominated for individual college awards, begins CAPE program evaluation

Emily DeLetter
March 26, 2019
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WKU student charged with sexual abuse, engaging in sexual activity with a minor

Emily DeLetter
March 14, 2019
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22.

Initiatives launched to further strategic plan

Emily DeLetter
March 12, 2019
Construction on the Delta Zeta house was announced during the summer of 2018 and construction started soon after. The house is located between the Chi Omega and Alpha Xi Delta houses on Chestnut St.

Construction continues for WKU Greek organizations

Emily DeLetter
March 12, 2019
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WKU food pantry will not be eliminated

Emily DeLetter
March 1, 2019
Mike Reagle, assistant vice president for student affairs said the mold in Minton is still being monitored and they have yet to set a completion date.

No date set for completion of Minton renovations

Emily Deletter
February 26, 2019
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Gall sentenced to four years in prison for reckless homicide for 2017 shooting

Emily DeLetter
February 6, 2019
President Timothy Caboni at the Board of Regents during its meeting on Friday.

WKU to hire new ‘campus leaders’ aimed at improving recruitment, retention and graduation

Emily DeLetter
February 4, 2019

Finalists for University Registrar visit campus, hold open forum

Emily DeLetter
January 25, 2019
Provost Terry Ballman attends her first faculty senate meeting on Thursday, Aug 23 at the Faculty House.

Faculty, administration continue to work toward resolution following employment concerns

Emily DeLetter
January 22, 2019
Clause Ernst, university distinguished professor, listens as people respond during the university senate meeting on Jan., 17, 2019.

University Senate discusses improving retention rates, approves changes to official charter

Emily DeLetter
January 18, 2019
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Members of university-wide academic program review committee selected

Emily DeLetter
January 17, 2019
Board of Regents meeting from 2018

Board of Regents discusses library renovations, external audit reports

Emily DeLetter
December 15, 2018
Provost Terry Ballman attends her first faculty senate meeting on Thursday, Aug 23 at the Faculty House.

University Senate passes resolution addressing administration over letters of termination to instructors

Emily DeLetter
December 14, 2018
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22.

Senate committee holds emergency meeting over letters of termination to instructors

Emily DeLetter
December 7, 2018
WKU will implement a new budget model in December that focuses on a decentralized model to alleviate university debt and aid in student enrollment

Plans developed to address enrollment, more

Emily Deletter
December 4, 2018

WKU sees continued drop in total enrollment, including international students

Emily DeLetter
November 19, 2018
WKU sees continued drop in total enrollment, including international students

WKU sees continued drop in total enrollment, including international students

Emily DeLetter
November 19, 2018
Members of WKU Sisterhood traveled from Louisville to donate clothes to the PEAK Professional Clothes Closet at their annual meeting Friday, Nov. 16.

WKU Sisterhood awards grant, donates clothes to professional clothes closet

Emily DeLetter
November 17, 2018
Board of Regents Chair meets with University Senate

Board of Regents Chair meets with University Senate

Emily DeLetter
November 16, 2018
Freshmen ROTC member Peter Fields from Erlanger, Kentucky practices a fall while rappelling off the side of Parking Structure 1 as part of the curriculum for his Military Science 101 class Wednesday. "This is my first time rappelling. I'm actually afraid of heights, so this is a fun learning experience, overcoming fears." Gabriel Scarlett/HERALD.

ROTC celebrates 100 years at WKU

Emily DeLetter
November 13, 2018
Manees Alshehry speaks on being an international student at a student panel hosted by the international education week program on November 7th. Alshehry is the president of the Shadi Students Organization in Bowling Green and has been studying in America for three years.

WKU to continue Saudi scholarship amid tension between countries

Emily DeLetter
November 13, 2018
What appears to be mold hides behind a ceiling tile above Carson Roberts’ bed in Minton Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Roberts is a freshman from Louisville who uncovered her ceiling tile and told WKU Housing what she found on Tuesday. Roberts was told she needed to move because her dorm room could be toxic now.

Minton residents respond to mold issue and relocation

Emily DeLetter
November 8, 2018
Jeanie Smith speaks after the announcement of the final results on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Mike Wilson won the race with 20,803 votes. Smith received 18,952 20,803.

Teacher loses state senate seat to incumbent

Emily DeLetter
November 7, 2018
Kaitlyn Carey of Bowling Green KY and her daughter finished voting at the W.R. McNeill elementary school during the midterm election on Tuesday Nov. 6, " I'm voting strictly Republicans," Carey said, "it's very very important to vote because if you don't vote you don't have a say in what goes on in your country."

Voters leaving polls share thoughts on election

Emily DeLetter
November 6, 2018
Jenna Galbreath, junior, studying Spanish and recreation administration with a minor in non-profit administration, makes her way up the hill between Grise Hall and FAC on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

WKU lacks disabilities plan in active-shooter scenario

Emily Deletter
November 6, 2018

Lawyer: Ruling supports right to access records in suit against Herald

Emily DeLetter
November 6, 2018
The Kentucky Museum is starting a fundraising SpiritFunder campaign for a new scholarship aimed at elementary school students to attend the museum's annual art camp.

Kentucky Museum to establish scholarship

Emily DeLetter
October 29, 2018
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WKU to host annual International Week of Education

Emily Deletter
October 29, 2018
Construction on the first-year village to replace Bemis Lawrence and Barnes-Campbell Halls will begin this winter. Pearce-Ford Tower Lot will be relocated to across the street where the current commuter parking lot is located. 

Construction for ‘first-year village’ slated to begin shortly, parking transfer initiated

Emily DeLetter
October 29, 2018
University Senate discusses budget, students’ right to record

University Senate discusses budget, students’ right to record

Emily DeLetter
October 26, 2018
State representative candidates Patti Minter and Ben Lawson debate on issues facing Bowling Green community at Downing Student Union auditorium on Tuesday.

State legislative candidates discuss pension, higher ed and attack ads in forum and debate

Emily DeLetter
October 24, 2018
Big Red poses during the unveiling of the new Big Red statue outside of the Augenstein Alumni Center on Saturday. (Mike Clark/HERALD)

Alumni Association increasing Homecoming spending

Emily Deletter
October 23, 2018
Faculty report poor morale, low satisfaction with Board of Regents

Faculty report poor morale, low satisfaction with Board of Regents

Emily DeLetter
October 14, 2018
WKU senior Noah Stevens was named US Department of State Campus Affairs Coordinator, a position that is highly selective. Stevens is currently the only person at WKU that holds this position. “I’m in the process of applying to grad schools right now, but I wouldn’t mind working for the Department of State when I’m done with school. I’ve really enjoyed the work I’ve been able to do so far,” Stevens said.

WKU student named Dept. of State foreign affairs campus coordinator

Emily DeLetter
October 8, 2018
Director of nursing Julia Davidson gives Mayor Bruce Wilkerson his flu vaccination at the Barren River District Health Department in Bowling Green on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

City leaders receive flu vaccinations to ‘Focus on the Flu’

Emily DeLetter
October 3, 2018
Student-led initiative petitions to cancel classes on Election Day

Student-led initiative petitions to cancel classes on Election Day

Emily DeLetter
September 27, 2018
Fans traveled to Bowling Green to audition for a spot on "Survivor" Tuesday, Sept. 25, evening. Photo by Emily DeLetter

Fans flock to Bowling Green to audition for “Survivor”

Emily DeLetter
September 26, 2018
The G.E.M.S (Girls Engineering Math and science.) program of 2018 took place in Ogden College on September 22 at 9:00 am and ended around 2:30 pm. The event allowed girls from the 4th – 12th grade. This program is in coordination with S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.) Making this day an enriching few hours of math and science. Chemistry Education Major Throcknorton guides student participant Makayla Autry in coming up with the best gameplan for her to put back together a pen the fastest.

WKU hosts annual event for girls in STEM

Emily DeLetter
September 24, 2018
Senior Francis Wilson speaks at WKU's monthly university senate meeting. The meeting took place on Thursday, Sept. 20. Many items were discussed including Committee and Advisory Reports, and new business including the Admission Holds Policy, Course Type Cleanup and new Colonnade Courses.

University Senate discusses proposal to eliminate 8 a.m. classes

Emily DeLetter
September 21, 2018
University Senate approves proposal to eliminate 8 a.m. classes

University Senate approves proposal to eliminate 8 a.m. classes

Emily DeLetter
September 20, 2018
WKU is in the process of discontinuing the iconic white squirrel image from WKU and focusing on Big Red. The white squirrel was never an official logo for WKU, but another image that students and alumni connect with WKU.

WKU limits use of white squirrel branding

Emily DeLetter
September 17, 2018
Recruitment and retention main goals during summer ‘Big Red Road Trip’

Recruitment and retention main goals during summer ‘Big Red Road Trip’

Emily DeLetter
September 10, 2018
City Commission approves grant application to revitalize riverfront

City Commission approves grant application to revitalize riverfront

Emily DeLetter
September 5, 2018
The Confucius Institute located on WKU's campus opened in 2017 and has been used to host several events for organizations. The Institute will not be impacted by a bill, barring any US university from using Pentagon resources towards Confucius Institutes.

WKU Confucius Institute to remain on campus despite national bill

Emily DeLetter
September 3, 2018
Terry Ballman began her role as provost in August, replacing former provost David Lee. She previously worked as the dean of the College of Arts and Letters at California State University, San Bernardino since 2013.

University Senate welcomes new provost, discusses academic program review

Emily DeLetter
August 24, 2018
President Caboni addresses members of the media on May 3. to provide updates on the university budget cuts.

Budget stabilization plan released, 30 positions eliminated across WKU

Emily DeLetter
May 3, 2018
Forum held to discuss strategic plan draft

Forum held to discuss strategic plan draft

Emily DeLetter
May 2, 2018
President Timothy Caboni speaks at the Board of Regents meeting on April 27 in Jody Richards Hall.

New budget model presented at Board of Regents meeting

Emily DeLetter
April 30, 2018
Matt Smith, a member of the Huron Consulting Group, gives a presentation on how a new budget model for WKU. 

Board of Regents discusses new budget model, recognizes student scholars

Emily DeLetter
April 27, 2018
Erick Murrer is a columnist for the College Heights Herald.

Two WKU students awarded highly selective fellowships for graduate studies

Emily DeLetter
April 25, 2018
Barbara Burch was instrumental in the creation of the Kelly M. Burch Institute. Named after her late daughter, the institute focuses on innovative strategies to improve student success.

Former faculty regent starts institution to honor late daughter

Emily DeLetter
April 23, 2018
First of three candidates for provost visits WKU

First of three candidates for provost visits WKU

Emily DeLetter
April 17, 2018
Regional campuses see changes after budget recommendations

Regional campuses see changes after budget recommendations

Emily DeLetter
April 9, 2018
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Lawyers for Herald, WKU to appear in court for oral arguments

Emily DeLetter
April 2, 2018
Teachers and supporters gathered on April 2 at the Kentucky State Capital Building in Frankfort, Ky. to protest a new pension bill SB151. "Enough is enough!" and "Vote them out!" they chanted.

Teachers gather in Frankfort over SB 151

Emily DeLetter
April 2, 2018
Placement test a possible option for WKU’s language requirement

Placement test a possible option for WKU’s language requirement

Emily DeLetter
March 24, 2018
Walk2Campus is one of Bowling Green's top options when it comes to off campus living. Walk2Campus originally opened in 2004 and according to their website has been giving students a unique and affordable option close to campus ever since.

Off-campus apartments provide a variety of options for students

Emily DeLetter
February 27, 2018
This graphic contains information from the Budget Council's report for budget reductions by division and type. These percentages are not indicative of how much is being cut from a unit's budget, but rather how much they contribute to the percentage of the total $15 million reduction. 

Budget Council recommends $15 million in cuts to address deficit

Emily DeLetter
February 24, 2018
Community gathers to discuss safety and justice in a ‘deliberative dialogue’

Community gathers to discuss safety and justice in a ‘deliberative dialogue’

Emily DeLetter
February 21, 2018
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Contract with Aramark will increase student dining fees

Emily DeLetter
February 20, 2018
Freshens workers prepare food on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Tower Food Court. Freshens opened for the first time on Monday and replaces JuiceBlendz and Burger Studio. Ebony Cox/HERALD

Mandatory food fees could rise to $300 a semester under Aramark contract

Emily DeLetter
February 16, 2018
Junior Mark Clark and freshman Kat Tyler work in the new Pride Center relocated in Downing Student Union room 2084. Clark has been a part of the center since it first began two years ago. It's open to anyone looking for questions, outreach or a general safe space.

Pride Center changes locations on campus, now calls DSU home

Emily DeLetter
February 14, 2018

Strategic Planning Committee holds forum to discuss progress in working groups

Emily DeLetter
February 13, 2018

Strategic Planning Committee holds forum to discuss progress in working groups

Emily DeLetter
February 13, 2018
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White Squirrel Weather named top 100 meteorology twitter accounts

Emily DeLetter
February 13, 2018
Stuart Foster, a Geography Professor at Western Kentucky University, stands next to the solar panel, which could soon be out of commission if Gov. Bevin's proposed budget cuts affect the running of the Mesonet. "I think there has been tons of public outcry that the Mesonet should not be cut," Dr. Foster said. "I think we'll get some of the funding back because originally they were going to cut all of the funding. All $750,000."

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU could lose three quarters of annual funding

Emily DeLetter
January 30, 2018
Foreign language enrollment drops after change in requirement

Foreign language enrollment drops after change in requirement

Emily DeLetter
January 30, 2018
What makes up the budget deficit?

WKU faces growing budget deficit

Emily DeLetter
January 22, 2018

University senate approves revisions to charter, discusses Bevin’s proposed budget

Emily DeLetter
January 19, 2018

Former journalism professor remembered for work with students

Emily DeLetter
November 29, 2017

Kentucky Lt. Gov visits WKU, speaks at town hall meeting

Emily DeLetter
November 28, 2017

‘Deliberative dialogue’ hosted on campus about climate change

Emily DeLetter
November 17, 2017

President Caboni visits SGA to promote strategic planning committee

Emily DeLetter
November 16, 2017

Federal bill aims to tax tuition waivers

Emily DeLetter
November 16, 2017

Scholarship created to honor former dean of libraries

Emily DeLetter
November 14, 2017
Laura DeLancey of Oregon climbs her way to the top while Yvonne Petkus of New Jersey provides rope support. The two work in different departments at WKU and have been coming to Vertical Excape for about two to three times a week. "It's both physical and mental exercise," DeLancey said.

Climbing competition fundraises for hurricane relief

Emily DeLetter
November 9, 2017

WKU sees continued drop in enrollment

Emily DeLetter
November 7, 2017

Poll shows Kentuckians approve of Trump, disapprove of NFL protests

Emily DeLetter
November 7, 2017
Pakistani student Bareera Mirza dreamed of building skyscrapers as a child. Now, after earning a scholarship to study civil engineering at WKU, those dreams are coming true, Mirza said. "I used to say, even the sky is not my limit. I work for that. I'm not intelligent, I'm not smart. I work for it."

International engineering student studies at WKU

Emily DeLetter
October 30, 2017

Scheduling software aims to simplify registration

Emily DeLetter
October 25, 2017

University Senate meets to discuss pension plans, revenue shortfall

Emily DeLetter
October 22, 2017
Sophomore Jadier Rivera from Hopkinsville won fourth in the National Weightlifting competition in Orlando, Florida in October. "At the end of the day you're there to beat yourself and you're your worst enemy," Rivera said. Rivera works out five days a week and for about an hour. "It's one of those sports you have to really have a huge heart for."

Student places nationally in competition

Emily DeLetter
October 18, 2017

Committee discusses academic freeze option

Emily DeLetter
October 9, 2017

WKU faculty and staff reflect on their Homecoming experiences as alumni

Emily DeLetter
October 9, 2017

Caboni announces plans for strategic planning committee

Emily DeLetter
October 2, 2017
Maureen Davis, the rally organizer, speaks to the group of protestors outside of Mitch McConnell's office on Friday, Sept. 22 in downtown Bowling Green. The group was protesting the GOP's latest healthcare bill. Davis's sign read "Honk if you want to ditch Mitch".

Protestors gather in Bowling Green against proposed health care bill

Emily DeLetter
September 25, 2017

WKU organization receives Gold Star Status

Emily DeLetter
September 20, 2017
Junior Bailey Bean of Russell Ct. participates in the Virtual Reality event hosted by the Campus Activities Board in DSU on Monday, Sept. 18. The game allows participants to feel as though they are experiencing what they are seeing, whether it be jumping off of buildings or swimming though the ocean. "I don't know why I did it because I'm afraid of heights" laughs Bean.

CAB hosts virtual reality experience for students

Emily DeLetter
September 18, 2017
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