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President Timothy Caboni compares a cookie to Big Red at a holiday event put on for students on Nov. 17, 2017 in DSU. President Timothy Caboni ate cookies and talked with students celebrating the end of the semester and the beginning of the holiday season in DSU on Nov. 27.

[Photo] ‘One wild time’: Big Red advocates recount winding path to mascot bracket national championship

Nick Kieser
May 8, 2020
Guthrie Bell Tower

[Photo] Returning to campus? Here’s what’s open and what students need to know

GabBunton
March 16, 2020
Senior Jessica Lucas sets the ball to a teammate during a game against Tennessee State Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU won 3-0.

[Photo] Travis Hudson announces WKU volleyball staff changes, welcomes Jessica Lucas ‘home’

Drake Kizer
March 3, 2020
WKU head football head coach Mike Sanford calls instructions to players as they warm up before the Red vs. White game in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 21. “This is just the beginning of our journey,” Sanford said after the game.

[Photo] Oh, the places they’ve gone: Former WKU head coaches land across the map

Drake Kizer
November 19, 2019
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] WKU volleyball off to 2nd-best start in program history

Kaden Gaylord
October 8, 2019

Bienvenidos

Silas Walker
September 17, 2019
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] WKU volleyball begins season 3-0 after claiming weekend tournament

Kaden Gaylord
September 3, 2019
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Travis Hudson joins college national team coaching staff for summer

Sophie Austin
April 3, 2019
WKU freshman guard Charles Bassey (23) shoots a free-throw during an exhibition match vs Kentucky Wesleyan in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Topper Extra: MTSU by the numbers

Sophie Austin
February 14, 2019
WKU freshman guard Charles Bassey (23) shoots a free-throw during an exhibition match vs Kentucky Wesleyan in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3.

[Photo] Bassey shines despite Hilltoppers’ struggles

Alec Jessie
November 27, 2018
WKU head football head coach Mike Sanford calls instructions to players as they warm up before the Red vs. White game in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 21. “This is just the beginning of our journey,” Sanford said after the game.

[Photo] Mike Sanford fired after 3-9 season

Jeremy Chisenhall
November 25, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Xavier Lane (9) makes a run downfield after catching a pass during the spring football game on April 21.

[Photo] Sanford offers updates on Xavier Lane, Cole Spencer, D’Andre Ferby

Jeremy Chisenhall
October 22, 2018
WKU junior Rachel Anderson (4) spikes the ball into the arms of Charlotte sophomore Jocelyn Stoner (18) in the first game of the C-USA Championship Tournament. WKU went on to sweep the tournament, winning it for the fourth year in a row.

[Photo] Lady Toppers beat Cincinnati in four sets at home

Casey McCarthy
September 19, 2018
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Lady Toppers defeat Belmont in first home game of season

Casey McCarthy
August 29, 2018
WKU junior Rachel Anderson (4) spikes the ball into the arms of Charlotte sophomore Jocelyn Stoner (18) in the first game of the C-USA Championship Tournament. WKU went on to sweep the tournament, winning it for the fourth year in a row.

[Photo] Lady Toppers notch one win in season-opening tournament

Casey McCarthy
August 27, 2018
WKU head football head coach Mike Sanford calls instructions to players as they warm up before the Red vs. White game in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 21. “This is just the beginning of our journey,” Sanford said after the game.

[Photo] Hilltoppers’ Mike Sanford speaks to the Bowling Green Rotary Club

Jeremy Chisenhall
August 24, 2018
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Lady Toppers discuss growth of young players at media day

Matt Stahl
August 22, 2018
WKU head football head coach Mike Sanford calls instructions to players as they warm up before the Red vs. White game in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 21. “This is just the beginning of our journey,” Sanford said after the game.

[Photo] Sanford promotes ‘we over me’ mindset as fall camp kicks off

Matt Stahl
August 3, 2018
Headcoach Mike Sanford cheers at WKU fans after kicker Ryan Nuss (37) after kicked a field goal to win in triple over time during WKU's game vs MTSU on Friday Nov 17, 2017 in L.T. Smith Stadium. WKU won 41-38.

[Photo] Game times and broadcast information released for WKU football schedule

Herald Sports Staff
June 7, 2018
President Caboni is instated as the tenth president of WKU at his Investiture in Centennial Mall on April 27. "Sometimes the circumstances of our journey may make it feel like a uphill climb, but then again we are on a hill, aren't we," Caboni said.

[Photo] Investiture Ceremony marks start of Caboni’s tenure as 10th president

Emma Collins
April 27, 2018
Redshirt senior quarterback Drew Eckels (4) throws a pass while warming up at the preseason spring football game in L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday.

[Photo] Quarterback battle continues beyond spring practice

Alec Jessie
April 23, 2018
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Travis Hudson speaks on heart attack, spring tournament

Jeremy Chisenhall
April 19, 2018
Conner Hounshell braces himself as a friend throws colored powered at him during Holi Festival which took place on South Lawn on Sunday. Holi is a celebration of spring and is known as the festival of color.

[Photo] WKU organizations sponsor celebration of traditional Indian holiday

Griffin Fletcher
March 26, 2018
Senior Brendan Ward shows off his school spirit and support for WKU athletics with his handmade red towel outfit. The hat, shirt, pants and cape took a year in total to make. Ward's favorite sport to attend is basketball because "the players and coaches are close enough to hear me."

[Photo] ‘Red Towel Guy’ encourages Hilltopper fans to stand up and cheer

Laurel Deppen
March 19, 2018
President Timothy Caboni speaks to Regent Frederick A. Higdon before the Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 23 in Jody Richards Hall. The main discussion of the meeting was the university's current budget deficit and the plan for the future.

[Photo] Budget Council recommends $15 million in cuts to address deficit

Emily DeLetter
February 24, 2018
WKU women's basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard give instructions to her players during a timeout in WKU's game vs Old Dominion in E.A. Diddle Arena on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Lady Toppers sweep season series against MTSU

Jeremy Chisenhall
February 16, 2018
Two year-old McKinnon Lee won second place in a "best dressed" contest at The Lone Star Rodeo on Feb. 11 in the L.D. Brown Agriculture Expo Center. The annual show was created in Marfa, Texas and then moved to the Southeast.

[Photo] Gallery: Annual rodeo comes to Bowling Green

February 13, 2018
Tyreon Clark talks to the Boys 2 Men leadership kids before they go to class at Parker Bennet Curry Elementary School on Friday Feb. 2, 2018. Clark was raised in Bowling Green and went to Parker Bennet as a child. "You don't see a lot of young men that come back and give back to their community," he said. Clark is also expanding the program to other schools in the district. "I want these kids to have better than I had."

[Photo] Elementary students develop leadership skills

Griffin Fletcher
February 5, 2018
Parker Bennet Curry

Parker Bennet Curry

Silas Walker
February 5, 2018
Parker Bennet Curry

Parker Bennet Curry

Silas Walker
February 5, 2018
Parker Bennet Curry

Parker Bennet Curry

Silas Walker
February 2, 2018
Board of Regents Meeting

Board of Regents Meeting

Silas Walker
January 29, 2018
Board of Regents Meeting

Board of Regents Meeting

Silas Walker
January 29, 2018
Defensive-back Devon Key (2) and Xavier Lane (9) celebrate after a play during WKU's game vs MTSU on Friday Nov 17, 2017 in L.T. Smith Stadium.

[Photo] WKU looks to end 6-6 season with fourth straight bowl win

Sam Porter
December 16, 2017
WKU head coach Travis Hudson yells instructions to his players during their game against Charlotte in the C-USA tournament Nov. 17. "We did not like how we finished last year and we've had a goal to get back to this point" Hudson said after the game.

[Photo] Kentucky roars back to end WKU’s season

Clay Manlove
December 3, 2017
President Timothy Caboni compares a cookie to Big Red at a holiday event put on for students on Nov. 17, 2017 in DSU. President Timothy Caboni ate cookies and talked with students celebrating the end of the semester and the beginning of the holiday season in DSU on Nov. 27.

[Photo] Reflecting on the 10th president’s first semester

Rebekah Alvey
November 30, 2017
WKU head coach Travis Hudson yells instructions to his players during their game against Charlotte in the C-USA tournament Nov. 17. "We did not like how we finished last year and we've had a goal to get back to this point" Hudson said after the game.

[Photo] Lady Toppers look to take next step in Lexington

Clay Manlove
November 29, 2017
WKU junior Rachel Anderson (4) spikes the ball into the arms of Charlotte sophomore Jocelyn Stoner (18) in the first game of the C-USA Championship Tournament. WKU went on to sweep the tournament, winning it for the fourth year in a row.

[Photo] Close proximity hopes to boost local attendance

Clay Manlove
November 29, 2017
Effective April 1, 2022, Martha Sales has transitioned from interim to dean of students at WKU.

[Photo] ISEC hosts conversation about student health

Cameron Coyle
November 16, 2017
Patrons scream and cheer for as Yo Gotti takes the stage at concert that took place after WKU's Homecoming game on Saturday October 14, 2017 at the Sloan Convention Center.

[Photo] Yo Gotti Performs during WKU’s homecoming weekend

October 17, 2017
WKU volleyball celebrates a kill during their game Friday in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU beat LA Tech 3-0.

[Photo] Lady Toppers return to Diddle in style

Clay Manlove
October 2, 2017
WKU Volleyball team plays Pitt on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 and won 3-2

[Photo] High-flying Lady Toppers return to Diddle

Clay Manlove
September 27, 2017
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Lady Tops cruise through Holiday Inn Invitational

Clay Manlove
September 10, 2017
WKU women's head coach Travis Hudson cheers on his team as they play against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] ‘Exposed’: Lady Toppers look to continue rebounding in Cardinal Classic

Clay Manlove
September 6, 2017
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Silas Walker
September 4, 2017
Junior Taylor Dellinger (21) goes up to block Tennessee State Rachel Henderson (5), during WKU's game on Tuesday night in Diddle Arena. WKU womens volleyball won their first home game against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Louisville hands WKU first loss, Lady Toppers go 1-2 in Cardinal Classic

Clay Manlove
September 3, 2017
Junior Taylor Dellinger (21) goes up to block Tennessee State Rachel Henderson (5), during WKU's game on Tuesday night in Diddle Arena. WKU womens volleyball won their first home game against Tennessee State on Tuesday in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Lady Toppers to travel to Cardinal Classic

Clay Manlove
August 30, 2017
Junior Taylor Dellinger (21) goes up to block Tennessee State Rachel Henderson (5), during WKU's game on Tuesday night. WKU women's volleyball team wins their first home game against Tennessee State in Diddle Arena.

[Photo] Cavanaugh’s Record Night Powers Lady Toppers to Home-Opening Win

Clay Manlove
August 30, 2017
Senior Forward Bria Mosley (23) goes to hug Freshman forward Ashley Leonard (7) after she scored a goal in over time to win WKU's game verses UT Martin on Sunday August 27 at the WKU Soccer Complex.

[Photo] WKU Soccer looks to stay aggressive after OT win

Casey Mccarthy
August 28, 2017
Caboni Convocation

Caboni Convocation

Silas Walker
August 21, 2017
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