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Tamela Smith at Candidate Forum

Tamela Smith at Candidate Forum

Nicole Ziege
June 14, 2018
Tamela Smith, current staff regent, asks the three staff regent candidates, director of enterprise systems Greg Hackbarth, director of educational telecommunications David Brinkley and director of the Student Accessibility Resource Center Robert Unseld, how they will promote the staff's best interest and voice their opinions while sitting across from their staff superiors during Board of Regents meetings. The candidates answered staff-related questions during an open forum on Wednesday, June 13.

Staff regent candidates prepare for Thursday’s election

Nicole Ziege
June 14, 2018
English Professor Mary Ellen Miller has been with WKU for 54 years and is now in transitional retirement. She is continuing to teach but is using her newly found free time to write a book of poetry. Miller said she intends to continue teaching as long as she can or "as long as they'll have me." 

Mary Ellen Miller’s funeral arrangements announced

Nicole Ziege
June 13, 2018
Brewery Supervisor Joe Walls flushes the line before transferring the wort, a sweet liquid made from steeped grains, from the kettle into the fermenter during a trial brew at the new brewery at the WKU Research & Development Center.  Walls, who started on the  Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company bottling line three years ago, was the sole employee managing the construction and trial runs at this location until recently. The brewery, a partnership between WKU and Alltech, now employs two WKU students and is producing College Heights Ale, which can be found at local restaurants including Mellow Mushroom and White Squirrel. Leanora Benkato/HERALD

Brewery future uncertain after Alltech ends beer-making deal with WKU

Nicole Ziege
June 13, 2018
Freda Mays, 69, died at home on June 3, 2018. Mays was a former WKU faculty and staff member until her retirement in May 2018. She served the university for 41 years.

Former WKU Professional Studies professor dies at 69

Nicole Ziege
June 11, 2018
Graduate Dean's resignation marks fifth dean to be replaced

Graduate Dean’s resignation marks fifth dean to be replaced

Nicole Ziege
June 11, 2018
President Timothy Caboni tweeted another message with a single letter on Sunday, June 10, at 7:59 a.m., creating speculation among his 7,619 Twitter followers.

This time President Caboni tweets: “N”

Nicole Ziege
June 10, 2018
English Professor Mary Ellen Miller has been with WKU for 54 years and is now in transitional retirement. She is continuing to teach but is using her newly found free time to write a book of poetry. Miller said she intends to continue teaching as long as she can or "as long as they'll have me." 

WKU’s longest-serving professor, Mary Ellen Miller, dies

Nicole Ziege
June 10, 2018
Justify with Mike Smith up, center, after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs. Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up, left, finished second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

Justify’s Triple Crown win makes history for WKU alumni

Nicole Ziege
June 10, 2018
Name of next College of Education dean candidate announced

Name of next College of Education dean candidate announced

Nicole Ziege
June 8, 2018
Open forum cancelled for dean candidate

Open forum cancelled for dean candidate

Nicole Ziege
June 7, 2018
Justify with Mike Smith up, center, after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs. Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up, left, finished second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

Justify’s potential Triple Crown win makes history for WKU alumni

Nicole Ziege
June 7, 2018
Staff Regent Tamela Smith addresses the WKU Staff Council about her desire for the university to change the eligibility requirements of its medical leave bank during the council's meeting on June 6.

Staff Council calls for change in medical leave bank eligibility

Nicole Ziege
June 6, 2018
Rheanna Plemons will become the interim university registrar at WKU, effective June 1, 2018, as announced by Provost David Lee in an email to all faculty and staff on June 6, 2018.

Provost announces new interim university registrar

Nicole Ziege
June 6, 2018
Provost David Lee, 69, has dedicated 43 years at WKU since starting as an assistant history professor in 1975. Lee will be retiring after completing his third year as provost and vice president of academic affairs, and he will serve the university as its first official historian. “I would like to create a well-rounded picture of the university,” Lee said, saying he feels like a history professor recast as provost. “We are in the process of becoming a different kind of university. The next stage of history will be challenging, but it is heavy with potential.”

Retiring Provost Lee reflects on 43 years at WKU

Nicole Ziege
June 4, 2018
Two dean candidates to visit campus

Two dean candidates to visit campus

Nicole Ziege
June 1, 2018
Alex Poole speaks at panel discussion

Alex Poole speaks at panel discussion

Nicole Ziege
May 31, 2018
El-Rewini at RAMP initiative panel discussion

El-Rewini at RAMP initiative panel discussion

Nicole Ziege
May 31, 2018
University of North Dakota Dean of College of Engineering and Mines Hesham El-Rewini speaks to about 40 members of WKU faculty and staff on May 31 about the resource allocation, management, and planning (RAMP) initiative, which is a new budget model proposed for WKU.

Panelists address concerns regarding RAMP budget model

Nicole Ziege
May 31, 2018
Enrollment expected to decline, $6 million revenue loss

Enrollment expected to decline, $6 million revenue loss

Nicole Ziege
May 29, 2018
Incoming freshman Chanlar Mann, 18, received a $5,000 scholarship to attend WKU in the fall. Mann was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 5 years old. “I want to beat the odds, and I don’t want my disease to control me,” Mann said.

Incoming freshman receives cystic fibrosis scholarship

Nicole Ziege
May 25, 2018
Jerry E. Baker Foundation donates $10 million for WKU scholarships

Jerry E. Baker Foundation donates $10 million for WKU scholarships

Nicole Ziege
May 24, 2018
History professor and Kentucky State Representative candidate Patti Minter will host an event at the Sinkhole Sanctuary March 23. Minter will be talking about her plans for the future of District 20 which includes WKU and helping with voters registration.

Primary wrap-up: Minter, Lawson to face each other for 20th DIstrict seat

Nicole Ziege
May 23, 2018
President Timothy Caboni speaks at the Board of Regents meeting on April 27 in Jody Richards Hall.

Finance committee approves 4 percent tuition increase

Nicole Ziege
May 23, 2018
The Hearst Journalism Award is an intercollegiate competition for journalism and broadcasting students.

WKU SJ&B wins first place in 2017-18 Hearst awards

Nicole Ziege
May 22, 2018
Finance committee to consider 4 percent tuition increase

Finance committee to consider 4 percent tuition increase

Nicole Ziege
May 22, 2018
President Caboni tweeted "O" on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 1:56 p.m. It sparked both confusion and amusement from his many Twitter followers.

“O,” what does it mean?

Nicole Ziege
May 21, 2018
WKU administration proposes tuition increase

WKU administration proposes tuition increase

Nicole Ziege
May 10, 2018

Caboni, SGA president respond to harassment

Nicole Ziege
May 1, 2018
Caboni, SGA president respond to harassment

Caboni, SGA president respond to harassment

Nicole Ziege
May 1, 2018
SGA executives share final words to Senate

SGA executives share final words to Senate

Nicole Ziege
April 25, 2018
The Mayer, Edmonds and Anderson campaign react to the announcement of their SGA election victory early Wednesday morning in DSU.

SGA election results announced, formerly disqualified MEA ticket elected

Nicole Ziege
April 18, 2018
The Mayer, Edmonds and Anderson campaign react to the announcement of their SGA election victory early Wednesday morning in DSU.

SGA election results announced, formerly disqualified MEA ticket elected

Nicole Ziege
April 18, 2018
SGA Vice Presidential candidate Garrett Edmonds addresses the chamber in the wake of his suspension from the election due to chalking a "Pepe the Frog" meme for campaign advertisement. The Anti-Defamation League classified Pepe the Frog as a hate symbol in 2016.

Judicial Council votes not to disqualify executive candidates, senate approves new appeal process

Nicole Ziege
April 18, 2018
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University College reorganization announced

Nicole Ziege
April 17, 2018
The SGA meets on Feb. 27 in the SGA chambers in Downing Student Union. They discussed the recent budget cuts and ideas on what that would consist of in the future as well as the dining contract with Aramark.

Meet the candidates running for SGA president, executive vice president

Nicole Ziege
April 12, 2018
Andi Dahmer, former WKU SGA president who filed a lawsuit against WKU in 2018 claiming she endured "verbal, mental, and emotional abuse that constituted discrimination based on sex."

SGA passes resolution for LGBTQ-friendly housing application option

Nicole Ziege
April 11, 2018
Brigid Stakelum speaks to the Senate about her feelings regarding comments made during the discussion on Mar. 27 against the LGBTQ community.

LGBTQ activists speak to SGA Senate following comments made by senator

Nicole Ziege
April 4, 2018
Business college lost some prep class for some exam that is important. Sorry business college for you loss of GMAT.

GMAT review cancelled for spring, returning in fall

Nicole Ziege
April 3, 2018
SGA Senator Jayden Thomas speaks to the Senate about his experience growing up as part of the LGBTQ community

Debate sparked in SGA over funding for LGBTQ ceremony

Nicole Ziege
March 28, 2018
SGA met on March 20 to discuss upcoming events on campus and to finalize bills from the previous meeting. President of SGA Andi Dahmer gave a report at the meeting on current events on campus and upcoming bills to be passed at later meetings.

SGA tension causes longer debate, uncertain expectations

Nicole Ziege
March 26, 2018
SGA met on March 20 to discuss upcoming events on campus and to finalize bills from the previous meeting. President of SGA Andi Dahmer gave a report at the meeting on current events on campus and upcoming bills to be passed at later meetings.

SGA funds bill to support breast cancer awareness

Nicole Ziege
March 21, 2018
History professor Patricia Minter addresses the audience of the Women in Leadership panel hosted by the Student Government Association in Downing Student Union on Monday. Minter is a former faculty regent and is also running for Kentucky state legislature.

SGA hosts first women in leadership forum

Nicole Ziege
March 20, 2018
Members of SGA debate a bill that could be put in place that reaches out to "non traditional" students and invites them to run for a position in the SGA during the meeting on Feb. 27. Members go back and forth arguing for or against certain things the bill states.

SGA votes to support grad student employment opportunities, funding for political forum

Nicole Ziege
March 7, 2018
SGA passes resolution supporting Aramark renegotiations

SGA passes resolution supporting Aramark renegotiations

Nicole Ziege
February 28, 2018
Mitchell Walker, Chief of Police for the WKUPD, listens during the Campus Safety Panel on Feb. 28. The event, hosted by the Student Government Association, was put on to discuss ways to make the WKU campus for students, faculty, and visitors.

SGA to host first campus safety panel

Nicole Ziege
February 27, 2018
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Nicole Ziege
February 21, 2018
Student Government Association Senator Dallas McKinney and student Olivia Parker, both first-generation college students, stand before the SGA Senate as McKinney gives a speech in favor of their co-authored bill, Bill 7-18-S, which funds $1,200 for a first-generation scholarship. The Senate unanimously approved Bill 7-18-S. 

SGA funds first-generation student scholarship

Nicole Ziege
February 21, 2018
U.S. ambassador Kelly Craft answers a student’s question during the Q&A session at the end of her presentation at Gary Ransdell Hall on Feb. 15. Craft was appointed as the first female ambassador to Canada by President Donald Trump in October 2017.

Ambassador to Canada visits WKU, Gatton Academy

Nicole Ziege
February 16, 2018
David Oliver, director of environmental health and safety, discusses campus safety with the SGA Senate on Feb. 13 and asked the Senate to give ideas of their own. Oliver said he wants to incorporate more student, faculty and staff involvement with future workshops focusing on safety.

SGA approves LGBTQ-healthcare resolution

Nicole Ziege
February 14, 2018
Sarah Reece and Jennifer Miller are auditors in The Wetherby Administration Building who are currently leading a campaign of fraud awareness for WKU students. "Every individual on campus has an important role to play in fraud prevention and detection," Reece said. "We want to be a resource for reporting unethical activities and assist departments in closing control" Miller said. They want students to not be afraid to come to their office if they believe fraud is taking place.

First fraud awareness campaign launched

Nicole Ziege
February 13, 2018
Durwan Green wrote and produced a film, "Extinction," which is based on a poem that Green wrote about police brutality to bring awareness to the issue of the many African American lives lost at the hands of police. "The feedback has been ridiculous," he said."It was my first film and I didn't know how to go about it. There were so many things I wanted to do."

Student creates film, ‘Extinction,’ about police brutality, starts brand for artists

Nicole Ziege
February 12, 2018
Fly fishing pole height and weight are important factors to consider when fly fishing. Nic Caswell, a junior from Shepherdsville, created a fly fishing club at WKU after he enjoyed a fly fishing class last fall.

‘On the fly’: Student works to create fly fishing club

Nicole Ziege
February 9, 2018
WKU student body president Andi Dahmer (left), Kentucky State University student body president Onaje Cunningham (center) and Eastern Kentucky University student body president Laura Jackson (right) speak in front of the capital building in Frankfort Feb. 6. Eight Kentucky universities were represented at the rally to talk to representatives about their plans for the higher education tax reform.

SGA attends annual rally for higher education in Frankfort

Nicole Ziege
February 7, 2018
Director of Parking and Transportation Jennifer Tougas discusses potential parking plans with the senate during their Jan. 30 meeting.

SGA discusses potential parking plan, approves two senator appointments

Nicole Ziege
January 31, 2018
Stephen Logsdon, 33, is attending second year at the Vette City Con and plans to keep coming to them as long as they keep having them. Logsdon dressed up as Harley Quinn and had handmade almost everything from the bat to the hammer. Vette City Con will be held for their second year of performances and event venues at the National Corvette Museum on Saturday Jan. 27, 2018 and Sunday Jan. 28, 2018.

Bowling Green hosts second annual Vette City Con

Nicole Ziege
January 30, 2018
Associate Justice Jacob McAndrews speaks to the associate justices during debate at the emergency judicial council meeting called on Monday.

Judicial Council holds emergency meeting to discuss election discrepancies

Nicole Ziege
January 30, 2018
Student body president Andi Dahmer talks about what to expect this semester in SGA. This semester there is a trip to Frankfort open to members of SGA to fight for public education where two members will have the opportunity to give a speech.

SGA debates appointment of senator following election discrepancies

Nicole Ziege
January 24, 2018
Graphic design professor Hai Ri An walks to her car after leaving FAC on Feb. 9th, 2011. WKU's recent five day closure due to snow has made the university reconsider it's winter weather protocol. 

WKU makes plans to combat winter weather

Nicole Ziege
January 23, 2018
The new Ogden Science Building has been in the works for the past three years and now on January 22nd, 2018 the building will be open to the public. Professors and staff have moved into their new classrooms over the past few weeks and students; many without ever seeing inside the building before hand, will go to class the first week of class inside a new chapter of Ogden on WKU's campus.

Construction complete on Ogden College Hall

Nicole Ziege
January 23, 2018

SGA discusses strategic planning, passes two bills

Nicole Ziege
November 30, 2017

University Senate discusses resolution to fill graduate records position

Nicole Ziege
November 17, 2017
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Cleve Jones visits WKU, discusses LGBTQA activism

Nicole Ziege
November 10, 2017
Students wait in line in Subway at Bates Runner Hall on Nov. 7, 2017.

Bates Subway ranks in top 25 Subways nationwide

Nicole Ziege
November 9, 2017

SGA funds ‘Day of Action’ to engage students with legislation

Nicole Ziege
November 1, 2017

SGA fails to pass resolution supporting Dreamers

Nicole Ziege
October 25, 2017

SGA discusses Title IX, passes five bills

Nicole Ziege
October 18, 2017

Garrett renovations aim to be ‘relevant’ to students

Nicole Ziege
October 11, 2017
During a rehearsal for the children's play "The Yellow Boat" on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Gordon Wilson Lab Theatre, cast members Austin Higgins, Conner Keef and Reagan Stovenour act out a scene in which the main character Benjamin, played by Higgins, draws while other cast members act out the drawings for the audience. 

WKU theatre debuts student-led show

Nicole Ziege
October 11, 2017

SGA passes resolution for required sexual assault course

Nicole Ziege
September 27, 2017

SGA to fund local inaugural pride festival

Nicole Ziege
September 13, 2017

SGA funds first legal observer training

Nicole Ziege
September 11, 2017

SGA approves funding for legal observer training

Nicole Ziege
September 6, 2017
SGA to require office hours of senators, adds duties to Judicial Council

SGA to require office hours of senators, adds duties to Judicial Council

Nicole Ziege
August 31, 2017

SGA has first meeting of new school year on Tuesday

Nicole Ziege
August 23, 2017

SGA president signs anti-discrimination letter

Nicole Ziege
August 21, 2017
Fisherville sophomore Andi Dahmer, 20, will be sworn in on Tuesday May 2, 2017 at the SGA end of the year banquet as the new SGA President and officially starts in July. "I am so grateful to my team, overwhelmed. I am so excited to work with them in the future. There are three platforms: Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, and Dependability" Dahmer states. "I hope by the time I graduate that the capital campaign is going towards truly what the students want them to be used for and all students have greater opportunities to the accessibilities of our campus." 

SGA president signals support for UVA following Charlottesville protests

Nicole Ziege
August 17, 2017

Residence hall hosts self-defense class

Nicole Ziege
April 12, 2017

Grant funds training on human trafficking investigation

Nicole Ziege
April 3, 2017
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