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Michael Crimmins

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter

Michael Crimmins was born and raised in Glasgow. He is a junior at WKU majoring in journalism with a minor in political science. This is his second semester on the Herald staff. Michael hopes to pursue a career in political journalism in the future.

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Finding a new home

Finding a new home

Michael Crimmins, Administrative reporter
May 15, 2023
Jaxon Straub, a freshman in finance at WKU sits on a Wheels scooter during a Q&A at Centennial Mall on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

Wheels removed from campus, company cites ‘operational cost’ as reason

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
May 3, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Board of Regents to discuss athletic contracts in second quarterly meeting

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
May 2, 2023
‘It’s not a concert at all, it's truly an experience’: Yo-Yo Ma and Louisville Orchestra perform at Mammoth Cave

‘It’s not a concert at all, it’s truly an experience’: Yo-Yo Ma and Louisville Orchestra perform at Mammoth Cave

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
May 1, 2023
Former general counsel’s lawsuit against WKU dismissed

Former general counsel’s lawsuit against WKU dismissed

Debra Murray and Michael Crimmins
April 28, 2023
WKU to increase part-time faculty pay grades

WKU to increase part-time faculty pay grades

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 26, 2023
WKU chemistry instructor passes away at 40

WKU chemistry instructor passes away at 40

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 25, 2023
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.

Scam targets WKU students’ parents posing as WKUPD officers

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 21, 2023
Members of the WKU Student Government Association executive cabinet listen to proposals from senate member nominees at the meeting in Bowling Green, Ky. on Aug. 30, 2022. Sean McInnis / College Heights Herald

SGA announces election results

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 19, 2023
Rendering of new business college provided by WKU.

WKU unveils new business college building at Board of Regents meeting

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
April 14, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

WKU Board of Regents to discuss salary increases, campus renovations

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 13, 2023
The home of WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Gary A. Ransdell Hall, turned four years old on April 29, 2015. The university spent $35 million to accommodate more than 3,000 students through its academic programs, including elementary education, WKU's largest undergraduate program. Nick Wagner/HERALD

WKU partners with Nelson County schools to educate future teachers

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
April 11, 2023
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

Car break-ins on the rise across WKU campus

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
April 10, 2023
Christopher Shook, dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business

Dean Shook accepts dean position at UAB’s business college

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
March 10, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni listens to a speaker during the quarterly Board of Regents meeting at the WKU Innovation Campus on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Board of Regents discusses student conduct policy, university mission statement

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
March 3, 2023
Western Kentucky University Student Government Association President Cole Bornefeld (center) waits to speak during a judicial hearing regarding accusations of publicly endorsing transphobic comments through an Instagram post in Downing Student Union on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Title IX complaint filed against SGA President over social media posts he ‘liked’

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
March 2, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

WKU Board of Regents to discuss admission and conduct policy, NCAA compliance report

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
March 2, 2023
2022 US Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads a poem during a poetry reading event at the WKU Fine Arts Complex on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Limón is the author of six books of poetry, including The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry.

‘Find the thing that delights you the most and then not be scared to fail’: U.S. Poet Laureate reads her work at WKU

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
February 28, 2023
Photo from a faculty-led trip to Costa Rica in July 2022.

‘It changes those students’: WKU faculty take students abroad

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
February 24, 2023
Western Kentucky University Student Government Association President Cole Bornefeld (center) waits to speak during a judicial hearing regarding accusations of publicly endorsing transphobic comments through an Instagram post in Downing Student Union on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

SGA Judicial Council unanimously votes against censure of President Bornefeld regarding use of social media

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
February 17, 2023
Senior Senator Olivia Feck speaks during Western Kentucky University Student Government Association’s second session of the spring semester on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2023 in the SGA chambers on campus in Bowling Green.

‘I don’t know why they didn’t do this sooner’: HRL and SGA work to put Narcan in residence halls next semester

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
February 15, 2023
WKU student files lawsuit claiming assault, emotional distress and negligence against university

WKU student files lawsuit claiming assault, emotional distress and negligence against university

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
February 14, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

WKU President announces ‘record breaking’ retention

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
February 13, 2023
Construction workers help lower the newly built 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop into position located on Scottsville road on Friday, Feb. 3, 2022.

‘We’re tickled pink’: Stuff the Bus Foundation receives donation from Arkansas coffee shop

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
February 6, 2023
Grise Hall is home to the Gordon Ford Business College at Western Kentucky University.

‘It’s finding a place where you fit in’: Management Professor Spiller named interim MBA director

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
January 30, 2023
Student Body President and Student Regent Cole Bornefeld addresses Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association during the second session of the spring semester on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2023 in the SGA chambers on campus in Bowling Green, Ky.

SGA approves nominations, discusses budget

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
January 25, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Board of Regents discusses academic program suspension, WKU’s accreditation

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
January 20, 2023
Manojkumar Patel, owner of WK Liquors, bags a purchase for a customer on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the reopening of the store in Bowling Green, Ky.

WK Liquors holds grand reopening

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
January 20, 2023
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Board of Regents to discuss certificate program suspension, admission policy revision

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
January 19, 2023
Douglas Keen Hall, formerly an all male residence hall, is now a coed residence hall due to an increased demand for female student housing. Jake Pope/HERALD

UPDATED: Steam pipe in Douglas Keen caused early morning evacuation

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
January 19, 2023
WKU alumnus files for governor’s race

WKU alumnus files for governor’s race

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
January 18, 2023
Enrollment in Kentucky Universities-2

[Photo] 5 takeaways from the Herald’s meeting with Caboni

Herald Staff
January 17, 2023
The Commons At Helm Library illuminate the walkway beside the Fine Arts Center. Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell said the building is "extremely close" to being operational.

Damage to the Commons, other buildings caused by freezing water pipes

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
January 2, 2023
The WKU Faculty House, on top of the hill on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.

Faculty House sustained ‘significant damage’ after steam pipe burst

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
December 21, 2022
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Third-party rating business calls WKU financially ‘stable’

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration reporter
December 20, 2022
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

‘Visionary for our university’: Regents provide Caboni’s annual evaluation during latest meeting

Michael Crimmins, Adminstration Reporter
December 9, 2022
Med Center Health to provide on-campus health services

Med Center Health to provide on-campus health services

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
December 9, 2022
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni sits at the Board of Regents meeting in the Regents Room inside Jody Richards Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Regents approve one-time payments for WKU employees in quarterly meeting

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
December 8, 2022
The WKU Board of Regents approved the majority of CAPE recommendations presented by Acting Provost Cheryl Stevens. 

WKU Board of Regents to vote on one-time payments for full-time employees

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
December 7, 2022
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.

WKU Board of Regents upcoming meeting includes president evaluation

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
December 7, 2022
Where's the President?: Faculty leaders concerned with Caboni's lack of Faculty Senate attendance

Where’s the President?: Faculty leaders concerned with Caboni’s lack of Faculty Senate attendance

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
December 1, 2022
WKU student charged with kidnapping, strangulation

WKU student charged with kidnapping, strangulation

Michael Crimmins, Administrative reporter
November 22, 2022
Beshear signs pair of executive orders concerning medical cannabis

Beshear signs pair of executive orders concerning medical cannabis

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
November 15, 2022
Incumbent GOP Senator Rand Paul gives remarks shortly after defeating Democrat Charles Booker in the 2022 midterm elections during his victory party at Bowling Green Country Club on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Paul defeats Booker for third Senate term

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
November 8, 2022
Members of the Bowling Green Fire Department climb up to Ethan Denton after he climbed up the side of Gary Ransdell Hall on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

‘I just felt like climbing’: Freshman scales Gary Ransdell Hall

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
November 7, 2022
Budget Executive Committee rejects one-time payments for faculty, staff

Budget Executive Committee rejects one-time payments for faculty, staff

Michael Crimmins, Administrative reporter
November 2, 2022
David Bell, professor and interim director of MFA Program in the English department, speaks at Capitol Arts Theatre in downtown Bowling Green at the launch for his latest book titled "She's Gone."

There is a light that never goes out: WKU English professor publishes first young adult novel

Michael Crimmins, Adminstrative reporter
November 2, 2022
WKU's School of Media and its Department of Communication are to be housed under one roof in Jody Richards Hall after a vote to merge the two units passed 27-6.

School of Media, Department of Communication to merge

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 28, 2022
Christopher Shook, dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business

Gordon Ford dean given prestigious management award

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 27, 2022
WKU professor developing fitness app for pregnant, postpartum women

WKU professor developing fitness app for pregnant, postpartum women

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 26, 2022
WKU President Timothy Caboni listens to Vice President for Strategy, Operation and Finance Susan Howarth speak during the Jan. 31, 2020 Board of Regents committee meeting.

Regents receive budget update, renew line of credit at committee meeting

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 21, 2022
WKU interested in 'viable alternatives' in professor evaluation

WKU interested in ‘viable alternatives’ in professor evaluation

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 21, 2022
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."

Appeals court reinstates portion of lawsuit against WKU

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 20, 2022
Paul-Booker Senate race: A look at the candidates

Paul-Booker Senate race: A look at the candidates

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 18, 2022
Coach Rick Stansbury in the huddle ahead of the WKU matchup with Marshall on Saturday, March 5. WKU won 69-78.

Regents to vote on basketball coach contracts, renewed line of credit

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
October 17, 2022
The WKU Police Department released its annual campus safety report on Friday, Sept. 30 2022.

WKUPD releases annual campus safety report

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 30, 2022
A large tree lays with its roots in the air on Magnolia Street following the tornadoes that struck Bowling Green in December of 2021.

‘Planting for the future’: Local organization offers trees to residents, needs volunteers

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 30, 2022
Jordan Greene is the new owner of Dublin's Pub, an iconic bar and part of the new Fountain Row Entertainment District in Bowling Green, Ky. Greene is a 2018 graduate of Western Kentucky University and acquired the bar after the previous owners decided to get out of the nightlife business. Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022.

WKU alumnus becomes new owner of Dublin’s Irish Pub

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 28, 2022
WKU's Faculty Senate met via zoom on Oct. 20, 2022.

Compensation, budget committee transparency discussed in Faculty Senate

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 23, 2022
The WKU Police Department released its annual campus safety report on Friday, Sept. 30 2022.

WKU, WKUPD break down response to potential explosive threats

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 20, 2022
Folk studies graduate program celebrates 50th anniversary

Folk studies graduate program celebrates 50th anniversary

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 15, 2022
Jaxon Straub, a freshman in finance at WKU sits on a Wheels scooter during a Q&A at Centennial Mall on WKU Campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

‘Another element of mobility’: ‘Wheels’ electric scooters have arrived on campus

Michael J. Collins and Michael Crimmins
September 14, 2022
An exploratory committee has submitted a report regarding a potential merger between WKU's School of Media and Department of Communications that would, if approved, see both programs housed under one roof in Jody Richards Hall.

Exploratory report filed for School of Media, Department of Communication merger

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 13, 2022
A PFT desk attendant swipes a student's WKU ID on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

HRL committee examining student staff compensation

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 12, 2022
Jessie Welsh, a pedagogical assistant professor of music and piano at Western Kentucky University, poses for portraits in the recital hall at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Thursday evening, Sept. 8, in Bowling Green, Ky. Walsh, a recent hire at Western, moved to Bowling Green from Dallas, Texas with her husband and son. “The hardest part was getting my pianos moved over,” she said.

‘Written for me’: Catching up with WKU’s newest piano professor

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 9, 2022
Provided by Alice Gatewood Waddell

Student-made lynching documentary to air at Capitol Arts Center

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
September 8, 2022
A special Board of Regents meeting to approve the budget for the 2022 fiscal year will be on Friday.

Caboni addresses Staff Senate, fields questions on raises, construction

Michael Crimmins, Administration reporter
September 6, 2022
WKU's 2022 homecoming theme takes on classic horror

WKU’s 2022 homecoming theme takes on classic horror

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
August 24, 2022
Police tape adorns the porch of 1340 State Street, which suffered a floor collapse Aug. 17, 2022.

No injuries reported after off-campus house floor collapse

Michael Crimmins, Administration Reporter
August 23, 2022
Students walk toward Cherry Hall on the first day of classes at WKU on Aug. 25 in Bowling Green. Mike Clark/HERALD

Construction on the Hill may cause commute changes

Michael Crimmins, Investigative reporter
August 16, 2022
Rome Doddema (left) and Sumeja Hrnjic (right) take part in a picnic photoshoot on April 21, 2022. Rome is a transgender woman and Sumeja is non-binary.

WKU students showcase rainbow of relationships

Michael Crimmins, Investigative reporter
April 27, 2022
The WKU Title IX Office on November 29, 2021, shortly after Wilkins' termination.

Former general counsel sues WKU, claims discrimination, fraud

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
April 22, 2022
'Those are human lives': Students who assisted in March car crash detail personal accounts

‘Those are human lives’: Students who assisted in March car crash detail personal accounts

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
April 22, 2022
SGA presidential candidate cleared over student-all email concerns

SGA presidential candidate cleared over student-all email concerns

Michael Crimmins, Investigative reporter
April 14, 2022
Sigma Nu's WKU chapter house sits on the edge of campus.

Three motions filed in response to February Sigma Nu lawsuit

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
April 7, 2022
Russia-Ukraine recap: Possible war crimes uncovered in Bucha as Russian forces withdraw

Russia-Ukraine recap: Possible war crimes uncovered in Bucha as Russian forces withdraw

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
April 7, 2022
Russia-Ukraine recap: Shaky peace talks, Russia accused of war crimes, US gives more aid to Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine recap: Shaky peace talks, Russia accused of war crimes, US gives more aid to Ukraine

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 31, 2022
Samuel Sadden, a bilingual antitrust attorney, spoke with students about the importance of learning multiple languages in a talk hosted by the Department of Modern Languages on Monday, March 28.

Parler et Vivre: Antitrust attorney explains importance of bilingualism in the professional world

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 29, 2022
Living and livestreaming: WKU students broadcast themselves to the world

Living and livestreaming: WKU students broadcast themselves to the world

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 27, 2022
The front office of the WKU Police Department.

WKUPD warns students about scam email

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 23, 2022
Russia-Ukraine recap: All eyes on Mariupol

Russia-Ukraine recap: All eyes on Mariupol

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 23, 2022
Two WKU students injured in early morning fiery collision

Two WKU students injured in early morning fiery collision

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 10, 2022
Russia-Ukraine Recap: Russians continue advance into southern regions of Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Recap: Russians continue advance into southern regions of Ukraine

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
March 10, 2022
Charles Booker, former Kentucky State Representative, speaks to WKU students in DSU on March 3, 2022. Booker is facing incumbent Rand Paul in the 2022 U.S. Senate Election.

‘We’ve got to get to work’: Senate candidate Charles Booker shares vision for Kentucky’s future with WKU students

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 3, 2022
Sigma Nu's WKU chapter house sits on the edge of campus.

New lawsuit against WKU, Sigma Nu regarding alleged sexual assault seeks punitive damages, claims negligence

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 3, 2022
Russia-Ukraine Recap: Russia continues to press forward in invasion of Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Recap: Russia continues to press forward in invasion of Ukraine

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
March 2, 2022
Student organizations fundraise for sexual assault victims

Student organizations fundraise for sexual assault victims

Michael Crimmins, Investigative reporter
February 25, 2022
Russia-Ukraine recap: What we know so far

Russia-Ukraine recap: What we know so far

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
February 24, 2022
Critical Race Theory House bills bring debate to classrooms

Critical Race Theory House bills bring debate to classrooms

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
February 24, 2022
Russia-Ukraine recap: Conflict continues to intensify after Putin recognizes breakaway regions

Russia-Ukraine recap: Conflict continues to intensify after Putin recognizes breakaway regions

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
February 23, 2022
UPDATE: New lawsuit alleges WKU, Greek organizations failed to protect student from being forced to drink, raped in residence hall

UPDATE: New lawsuit alleges WKU, Greek organizations failed to protect student from being forced to drink, raped in residence hall

Michael Crimmins, Investigative reporter
February 18, 2022
At the final Faculty Senate meeting of the semester on Dec. 12, 2019, several actions regarding funding for academics were passed. 

Faculty Senate receives naming and symbols update, presentation on meal swipe donation

Michael Crimmins, Investigative Reporter
February 17, 2022
Compost Bowling Green offers city residents a greener way to recycle their waste items.

Compost Bowling Green offers innovative way to put waste to use

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
February 15, 2022
Aerial view of WKU from 1928. Photo provided by WKU Archives.

Alumni, faculty recount the history and development of WKU’s campus

Michael Crimmins, News Reporter
February 14, 2022
WKU in litigation over closure of Confucius Institute

WKU in litigation over closure of Confucius Institute

Michael Crimmins, News reporter
February 11, 2022
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