Board of Regents

With around 1,000 students displaced and its three newest dorms slated for either demolition or repairs, Western Kentucky University plans to take a more involved role in the construction of new residence halls.

Western Kentucky University’s governing board has approved a resolution stating the school will comply with House Bill 4, which takes effect this month. The mandate approved in the Republican-dominant General Assembly eliminates diversity,equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education.

The Master of Arts in Folk Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture were eliminated during the board’s quarterly meeting on Thursday due to low enrollment and unfilled teaching positions.

Starting next fall, Western Kentucky University will admit some students without taking into account their scores on standardized tests. Members of the…

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has appointed Bowling Green investment officer John Ridley to the WKU Board of Regents. He replaces James Meyer, whose…