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Cameron Shaw

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter

Originally from Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Cameron is a senior on the Hill double-majoring in Journalism and Criminology. Alongside reporting for the Herald, Cameron is President of the Baptist Campus Ministry. He can be reached at [email protected] or at (270) 617-2291.

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VSIP participants reflect on life and time on the Hill

VSIP participants reflect on life and time on the Hill

Cameron Shaw, Assistant Content Editor
December 10, 2024
Joe Bill Campbell (middle) presented WKU with a $2 million check on Thursday from the Robert and Mary Tincher Foundation to be used for two endowed scholarships. Campbell was joined by WKU President Timothy Caboni (left) and Board of Regents Chair Currie Milliken (right).

WKU gifted $2M from Robert and Mary Tincher Foundation

Cameron Shaw
December 5, 2024
Hilltopper Hall, unavailable for students to live in for fall 2024, was still guarded by fencing on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Hilltopper Hall planned to reopen fall 2026

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
November 22, 2024
Faculty senate chair and professor Gordon McKerral addresses the other chairs of the faculty senate during their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

‘Whether we agree with them or not, we treat them with respect’: Faculty Senate emphasize faculty-student relationship

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
November 21, 2024
The SGA Senate chambers were packed for the first meeting of the Faculty Senate on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

10% overhead charge still in the works, Howarth tells Faculty Senate

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
October 24, 2024
IN PRINT: How WKU students are approaching the ballot box

IN PRINT: How WKU students are approaching the ballot box

Larkin Ivory, Cameron Shaw, Libby Simpson, and Abigail Vickers
October 21, 2024
Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, answers questions during a press conference ahead of her lecture at the Presidential Speaker Series on Oct. 15, 2024.

Bestselling author, neuroscientist Lisa Genova explores human memory in Presidential Speaker Series

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
Dr. Lisa Genova answers questions during a press conference ahead of her lecture at the Presidential Speaker Series on Oct. 15, 2024.

[Photo] Lisa Genova paid over $66,000 for Presidential Speaker Series

October 18, 2024
Sigma Nu brothers (left to right) Adam Vincent, Braden Clough, Elliot Tapp and Gabe Carson have a conversation following the Suicide Prevention Proclamation event hosted by LifeSkills on September 18.

LifeSkills and Sigma Nu spread awareness about mental health, suicide prevention

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
September 22, 2024
WKU President Timothy Caboni speaks to the Faculty Senate and answers questions posed by members on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Caboni addresses faculty concerns over salaries, budget at Faculty Senate

Ali Costellow and Cameron Shaw
September 19, 2024
Masonry on Hilltopper Hall has been removed following construction and design issues with the building. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

What happened to Hilltopper Hall?

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
UPDATED: Kentucky Attorney General finds Board of Regents did not violate Open Meetings Act in holding series of meetings during budget discussions

UPDATED: Kentucky Attorney General finds Board of Regents did not violate Open Meetings Act in holding series of meetings during budget discussions

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
September 9, 2024
Students visit different vendors and interact with each other during WKU’s annual ‘Welcome Back WKU event held on South Lawn on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Welcome Back WKU offers fun, food and opportunities for students

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 21, 2024
Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell (left) and Susan Howarth, executive vice president for Strategy, Operations and Finance, sought the regents approval on Friday for new agency bonds to complete large construction projects on campus.

University debt to see an increase for 2026 and 2027 before declining

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 9, 2024
The WKU Board of Regents met on Thursday for their annual retreat at the Commons at Helm Library where they discussed plans and updates for the new year.

Student regent urges WKU to put students first in budget considerations

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 8, 2024
WKU to request to borrow $43.4M to cover higher costs of major construction projects

WKU to request to borrow $43.4M to cover higher costs of major construction projects

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 6, 2024
Center for Child Welfare receives $5.8M to enhance new programs

Center for Child Welfare receives $5.8M to enhance new programs

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
August 5, 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
WKU institutional scholarship budget vs. actual, 2013-2024.

Institutional scholarships consume a growing share of WKU’s budget

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 31, 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
An officer with the Bowling Green Police Department makes a phone call from Smoke Zone on 116 Old Morgantown Road Thursday, Feb. 23, 2022 just off the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Ky.

Bowling Green law enforcement agencies join forces in joint operation

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 24, 2024
Gas leak reported at Gatton, ATMOS on scene

Gas leak reported at Gatton, ATMOS on scene

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 24, 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
Photo of newly appointed Regent Derrick Helm provided by Helm Shearer West law firm.

Governor Beshear appoints WKU alumni to the Board of Regents

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 15, 2024
The 2023-2024 WKU Men's Lacrosse club team. Photo provided by club president Jared Sell.

WKU lacrosse team finds home with Southern Men’s Lacrosse League

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 12, 2024
Details on 10% overhead charge still unknown as fiscal year begins

Details on 10% overhead charge still unknown as fiscal year begins

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 11, 2024
Planned power outage to affect several locations on campus

Planned power outage to affect several locations on campus

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 11, 2024
WKU Staff Senate Chair Tanya Vincent speaks to the staff senate at their first meeting of the fiscal year on Monday.

Staff Senate proposes new way to engage staff members

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 10, 2024
The Bike4Alz Team 12 rides down Russellville Road towards WKU on Monday.

‘They just haven’t quit’: Bike4Alz team perseveres to spread awareness for Alzheimer’s disease

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 8, 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
A new ParkMobile parking sign located on Normal Street, across from the Mahurin Honors College, on Monday.

Campus parking meters replaced by mobile pay

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
July 1, 2024
Students attending the VAMPY summer program engage in a hands-on classroom activity at WKU. Photo provided by the Center for Gifted Studies.

Summer program for gifted students celebrates 40 years at WKU

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 27, 2024
Faculty Advisor Jason Wilson (back row, left to right), Meaghan Czarnecki, Jaxson McAplin, Isabel Gray, Caleb Massey, Evan Brittenham, Cole Hollinsworth, Dylan Stephens, Ethan Newborn, Sophia Adams, Sarah Holt, Hunter Fred, Keeley McKnight, Leah Bell, Kaya Goertz, Carelynn Hartmann and Tyler Baker (faculty advisor) stand behind WKU's concrete canoe in Utah on June 20. Laken Moffitt (left) and Dylan Jackson hold the WKU flag. Photo provided by Dylan Stephens.

WKU finishes 5th in Concrete Canoe Competition

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 25, 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
Provost Bud Fischer (left to right), Susan Howarth, executive vice president for strategy, operations and finance, and President Timothy Caboni present the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the regents on June 7 in Jody Richards Hall.

Regents’ budget process raises concerns about potential open meetings violation

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 20, 2024
A variety of wines for sell at Staircase Wine Shop, located at the square in downtown Bowling Green, on Tuesday.

New wine shop brings fresh experience to downtown Bowling Green

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 18, 2024
Graham Martin fixes his eyes on the road in front of him as he drives toward Louisville from Bowling Green on I-65 on April 2, 2024.

Chasing the gale

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 18, 2024
Trial date set for 2 men charged in death of WKU student last year

Trial date set for 2 men charged in death of WKU student last year

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 17, 2024
Employees for the Firemen Moving Company move furniture out of Hilltopper Hall and transport them to Zacharias Hall on Wednesday, June 12.

Furniture being moved out of Hilltopper Hall

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 12, 2024
Former WKU-won Hearst awards.

WKU student wins national multimedia championship

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 11, 2024
Provost Bud Fischer (left to right), Susan Howarth, executive vice president for strategy, operations and finance, and President Timothy Caboni present the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the regents on June 7 in Jody Richards Hall.

‘I see a tough year on campus’: Regents approve 2024-2025 budget

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 7, 2024
The WKU 2024 Steel Bridge Team from left to right: Nate Bruner, Cole Hollinsworth, Justin Elms, William Pemperton, Nathan Cates, Dakota Harrison, Elijah Knight, Bradley Herman, Jeremy Jordan, Jack Barton and Shane Palmquist. (Team members Cameron Dunn, Luke McElroy, Jared Brewster, and Logan Kauffman not pictured). Photo provided by Shane Palmquist.

WKU Steel Bridge Team finishes 39th in national competition

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 6, 2024
New overtime regulations, increased parking costs discussed at staff senate meeting

New overtime regulations, increased parking costs discussed at staff senate meeting

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 5, 2024
Former WKU-won Hearst awards.

Two photojournalism students competing in national championship

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
June 5, 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
Memorial services for Craig Cobane to be held Wednesday

Memorial services for Craig Cobane to be held Wednesday

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 28, 2024
Photo provided by WKU.

Acclaimed psychologist, Peter Langman, to speak at WKU on school safety

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 28, 2024
Craig Cobane, executive director of the Honors College, has passed away

Craig Cobane, executive director of the Honors College, has passed away

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 25, 2024
"Slowly moving on from Altus, OK this morning," WKU Storm Chasers said in a post on X on Friday, May 24. "Today falls back a couple steps compared to yesterday, as we prepare for a busy Saturday setup. Meanwhile, here’s a few shots from yesterday from western Oklahoma." Photo provided by WKU Storm Chasers via X.

WKU students chase storms and learn new skills in Meteorology’s annual field course

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 24, 2024
The Houchens Stadium press box sees remodeling ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Construction is set to be finished before the first home opener on Sep. 7, according to Bryan Russell, chief facilities officer. Photo provided by Bryan Russell

Houchens Stadium press box is one among 11 WKU facilities summer projects

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 23, 2024
Professor Julie Jones references her textbook while teaching a lecture on the history of child welfare in the United States for their Introduction to Child Welfare class at Western Kentucky University.

Faculty member fights to advocate for child protection, starting in the classroom

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 22, 2024
President Timothy Caboni listens in at the Board of Regents' quarterly meeting on May, 2.

WKU faculty cite low pay, lack of transparency as factors in low morale

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 21, 2024
Members of the faculty senate met on Thursday in Downing Student Union.

WKU to require Title IX training for all faculty and staff

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 17, 2024
WKU Young Alumni Council celebrates success stories

WKU Young Alumni Council celebrates success stories

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 15, 2024
John 'Tom' Marshall

WKU basketball legend passes away at 93

Cameron Shaw, Reporter
May 14, 2024
The Board of Regents met for their quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 2 2024, where they discussed budget overspending and approved raises, faculty promotions and new academic programs.

Board of Regents discuss budget overspending, approve over $33,000 raise for general counsel at quarterly meeting

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
May 3, 2024
Gwyn Henderson discusses archaeological research and the processes of museum curation on April, 9 2024. "When you go to a museum, you see the whole pots, and you don't think about the accidents," Henderson said.

Archaeologists present ‘Finding the First Farmers’ at Kentucky Museum

Cameron Shaw, News Reporter
April 10, 2024
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