Western Kentucky Univeristy

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.

Western Kentucky University will close two residence halls for at least a year to improve their structural integrity. WKU announced on Friday it plans to demolish another residence hall.

Western Kentucky University is welcoming faculty and staff back to campus for the start of the fall semester. President Timothy Caboni delivered his annual opening convocation on Monday, highlighting what he called a major accomplishment in fundraising.

Western Kentucky University plans for borrow more than $43 million to cover cost overruns on two major construction projects. The Board of Regents approved additional money on Friday for the new Gordon Ford College of Business building and the Hilltopper Fieldhouse and press box.

BumptUp is a mobile maternal health app that features fitness programs, dietary support, and resources to help women stay active during and after childbirth.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible along a 2,000 mile stretch from Texas to Maine. Western Kentucky University will play an important in documenting this rare, celestial event.

The "SunSketcher Eclipse Project" builds on Eclipse Megamovie 2017 and complements Eclipse Megamovie 2024, which focuses on crowd-sourced coronal imagery.

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.

Steve Lutz joins the Hilltoppers after a successful stint at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.