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WKU gears up for total solar eclipse, cancels classes

Jamie Williams
May 3, 2017

Board of Regents approves budget reallocation, tuition increases

Jamie Williams
April 28, 2017

SGA wins video contest to raise sexual assault awareness

Jamie Williams
April 26, 2017
Student Government Association Senator, Andrea Ambam speaks to attendees following the passing of the resolution to support reparations, during the final SGA meeting in Downing Student Union on Tuesday. Ambam was one of the two authors of 6-17-S.

SGA passes resolutions to improve campus safety

Jamie Williams
April 26, 2017
Executive Vice President Nolan Miles addresses attendees at the Student Government Association meeting in the newly constructed SGA senate chambers in the Downing Student Union on on Sept. 23, 2014. Prior to this year, SGA meetings were held in Cravens Library. William Kolb/HERALD

Effects of reparations resolution felt outside SGA

Jamie Williams
April 21, 2017
President Gary Randell discusses Kentuckys proposed higher education performance funding model during an open forum on Wednesday in Mass Media and Technology Hall auditorium.

Ransdell holds forum over performance-based funding

Jamie Williams
April 19, 2017
From left to right) Louisville sophomore Savannah Molyneaux, Louisville sophomore Andi Dahmer, La Grange sophomore Kara Lowry and Buckner freshman Conner Hounshell gather for a hug after hearing the election results at midnight Wednesday in the SGA Chamber. Dahmer was elected student body president while Molyneaux was elected executive vice president and Lowry was elected administrative vice president.   

Next student body president elected to office

Jamie Williams
April 19, 2017

SGA passes resolution to support reparations for all black students

Jamie Williams
April 19, 2017

SGA supports prioritizing future faculty raises

Jamie Williams
April 12, 2017

SGA executive candidates debate at ‘Herald Town Hall’

Jamie Williams
April 12, 2017

SGA executive candidates debate at ‘Herald Town Hall’

Jamie Williams
April 11, 2017

Young Democrats active again after short hiatus

Jamie Williams
April 10, 2017
Zach Jones (left) and James Line (right) propose bill 21-17-S during the SGA meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2017. The bill was passed, lowering the GPA requirement for SGA members from 2.5 to 2.0.

SGA approves legislation to lower GPA requirement, announces executive candidates

Jamie Williams
April 5, 2017

Senate considers new legislation in final weeks of semester

Jamie Williams
March 29, 2017

New legislation affects students’ free speech

Jamie Williams
March 27, 2017
J. David Porter and John W. Ridley greet each other before the Board of Regents meeting on March 24, 2017. 

Solution to budget shortfall shores up for another year

Jamie Williams
March 25, 2017
Jay Todd Richey, 22, of Glasgow, Ky, is a senior majoring in political science and Asian religions and culture. Richey is the president of WKU’s Student Government Association and has been a part of SGA for four years. “It was the first thing I got involved with at WKU freshman year,” Richey said. “It’s the only campus organization that represents the needs of all WKU students and has the capacity to make positive change for WKU.”

Graduating SGA president reflects on two terms

Jamie Williams
March 22, 2017

SGA supports military students through legislation

Jamie Williams
March 22, 2017

SGA supports sustainability, social justice forum

Jamie Williams
March 8, 2017
WKU Students volunteer at the International Center of Kentucky on March 3 by sorting and folding clothing donations for refugees. The resettlement agency helps immigrants fully integrate and thrive in the United States according the the organizations website. WKU graduate Kaycee Gibson (far right), 22, of Horse Cave, Ky. who is the volunteer coordinator, says it receives tons of clothing donations almost every day...we just dont have the hands to do it.

Students volunteer to help refugees in Kentucky

Jamie Williams
March 6, 2017

SGA approves funding for sustainability programs

Jamie Williams
March 1, 2017
Andy Beshear, Attorney General for the state of Kentucky, introduces Elizabeth Madariaga, WKUs Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, during a press conference announcing the #VoicesofJustice video contest in DSU on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The contest includes the creation of a short film that demonstrates the effects of sexual violence and misconduct.

Video contest aims to raise sexual assault awareness

Jamie Williams
February 23, 2017

Housing diversity proposal absent from 10-year plan

Jamie Williams
February 23, 2017

SGA offers new scholarships for marginalized groups

Jamie Williams
February 22, 2017

Students rally against higher education cuts

Jamie Williams
February 15, 2017

SGA creates regional ambassadors, modifies election codes

Jamie Williams
February 15, 2017

Safe Ride to discontinue bus service on Thursdays

Jamie Williams
February 8, 2017
Shengjia Wan listens as T. Ryan Hall, President of ESLi, discusses potential ideas for the upcoming event. The International Student Diplomats meet on Feb. 2, 2017 to discuss how the recent ban has affected students at Western Kentucky University. The meeting was held to organize details of an upcoming event to promote interaction between International and American students, while showing support for those who have been affected.

Event connects international and American students

Jamie Williams
February 6, 2017

Panel opens discussion on media distrust, civic engagement

Jamie Williams
February 2, 2017

10 members appointed to SGA at its weekly meeting

Jamie Williams
February 2, 2017

Preferred presidential candidate meets with University Senate

Jamie Williams
January 31, 2017

Board votes on presidential candidate, football coach contract

Jamie Williams
January 30, 2017
The Board of Regents votes for candidate Tim Caboni as the 10th president of Western Kentucky University on Friday at its quarterly meeting.

Board votes on presidential candidate, football coach contract

Jamie Williams
January 28, 2017
Board of Regents preferred candidate, Dr. Tim Caboni, talks with SGA members on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 in the SGA offices in DSU. During the meeting Caboni answered questions and discussed SGAs expectations of the universitys 10th president in the case that he is elected on Friday.

Preferred presidential candidate visits campus

Jamie Williams
January 24, 2017

Kentucky student body presidents defend higher education

Jamie Williams
January 23, 2017

SGA to place focus on suicide prevention

Jamie Williams
January 23, 2017

Board of Regents discusses presidential search, university audit

Jamie Williams
December 9, 2016

SGA creates Jonesville scholarship fund

Jamie Williams
November 30, 2016

SGA implements new campus safety initiative

Jamie Williams
November 16, 2016
People wanted to voice their opinion and just get their ideas heard, Brandenburg senior Andre Dowell said. On Wednesday, Following the election of President-elect Donald Trump, students took to the Pearce-Ford Tower courtyard and protested the election. On Friday, inflammatory writings were seen all over campus. Dowell sees the protest and writings as a form of freedom of expression. Michelle Hanks/HERALD

Andre Dowell: Clinton Voter

Jamie Williams
November 14, 2016

SGA committees discuss post-election concerns

Jamie Williams
November 11, 2016
President Gary Ransdell and his wife Julie Ransdell cast their votes on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at the Big Red precinct. I love standing in line with mostly students. Thats impressive and encouraging, Ransdell said after seeing the student voter turnout this morning.

President Ransdell casts vote at Big Red precinct

Jamie Williams
November 8, 2016

Student groups offer free rides to voting polls

Jamie Williams
November 2, 2016

Equestrian team fundraises with miniature ponies

Jamie Williams
October 31, 2016

SGA moves to diversify campus housing

Jamie Williams
October 26, 2016
Bowling Green freshman Kenan Mujkanovic, holds the National Caring Award he received for creating the Young Visionaries Foundation on Saturday, Oct. 22. Out of 10 thousand nominees, Mujkanovic was one of five who won the award which is presented in Mother Teresas name. I owe this city and its people a lot for molding me into the person I am today, Mujkanovic said. My people gave me this opportunity so Im not going to take it for granted. Brendan OHern/HERALD

‘Young Visionary’ receives national recognition

Jamie Williams
October 24, 2016

Reusable to-go boxes to improve sustainability

Jamie Williams
October 19, 2016

SGA enhances safety polls, elects new members

Jamie Williams
October 19, 2016

SGA members resign after allegations of racism

Jamie Williams
October 17, 2016
Gary and Julie Ransdell on Monday, Oct. 10, in front of the Presidents House. Their house has hosted numerous events, conversations and dinners over the 19 years Gary has been president. This is a house where decisions are made and things happen that strengthen the university or engage some aspect of the university in meaningful ways, Gary Ransdell said. My favorite thing is hosting a student event and getting to know the students, Julie Ransdell said.

Presidential family bids farewell to the Hill

Jamie Williams
October 17, 2016

SGA members resign after allegations of racism

Jamie Williams
October 13, 2016

SGA discusses discrimination, creates committee

Jamie Williams
October 12, 2016

SGA awards first desktop in computer program

Jamie Williams
October 10, 2016

SGA, University Senate appoints new members

Jamie Williams
September 21, 2016
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