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Wellness program helps students transition to college life
Wellness program helps students transition to college life
Sponsored Content, Sponsored by the College of Health and Human Services • May 20, 2025
WKU’s graduating class of 2025 marches down the Avenue of Champions as parents and friends cheer on during the annual Topper Walk on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
PHOTOS: Class of 2025 Hilltoppers graduate
May 9, 2025
Graduating senior Kenzley Allara works on one of the commencement flower arrangements on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the WKU Floral Design Training Center. “This is my home away from home,” Allara said, “the department is truly welcoming to everyone.”
Student-made floral arrangements bring WKU graduation stage to life
May 8, 2025
Muslim Student Association students pray and listen to a message in Cherry Hall on Friday, April 11, 2025.
‘We don’t need a cathedral’: Muslim students search for daily prayer location
May 8, 2025
News
A construction workers helmet rest outside of the newly constructed Gordon Ford College of Business on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Gordon Wilson Hall to receive elevator alongside other campus construction projects
Anthony Clauson, News Editor • May 19, 2025

As the repairs on Normal and Regents halls and Cherry Hall renovations begin, several other construction projects are scheduled throughout...

Normal Hall and Regents Hall closed for the 2025-2026 school year after the discovery of infrastructural issues, Friday May 16, 2025.
Regents, Normal dorms closed for coming year, Hilltopper Hall to be demolished
May 16, 2025
WKU president Timothy Caboni discusses budget overspending at a faculty senate meeting on Oct. 19. He discussed the $11 million overspend from last year, faculty and staff compensation and answered written faculty questions.
Faculty Regent announces Caboni employment contract renewal
May 15, 2025
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation shifts internal structure
Hilltopper Athletic Foundation shifts internal structure
May 14, 2025
WKU’s Faculty House sits vacant on May 6, 2025. The 105-year-old structure was set to be demolished after several years of low activity.
Faculty House demolition paused
May 12, 2025
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science building is part of the Gatton Academy Renovation. Herald file photo from Ebony Cox.
Bill Gatton Foundation gifts $5.25 million to WKU
May 12, 2025
Opinion
Cherry Hall stands on the top of the Hill of Western Kentucky’s University in Bowling Green, Ky., on Friday, May 2, 2025, after messages are displayed across the pathways around it protesting the recent renovations announced for Cherry Hall.
Letter to the Editor: Cherry Hall renovations red line for Regents
Cory Dodds • May 5, 2025

Editor’s Note: This piece was edited for grammar and clarity, but not content.  WKU’s decision to pursue a modern overhaul of Cherry...

Price Wilborn is the Editor-in-Chief of the Herald.
Letter from the Editor: The First Amendment shaped my time on the Hill
April 24, 2025
Freshman film production major Michael Robinson’s TopperFella collection was on display at the TopperFella Trade Day in Downing Student Union on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to his last count, Robinson’s collection boasts 121 TopperFellas.
OPINION: TopperFella Trade Day: a look at community, journalism and the beauty between
April 24, 2025
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Sports
WKU’s Big Red high fives center infielder Kyle Hayes (30) after WKU’s victory against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 3-0 on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
WKU Baseball advances to championship after win over KSU
Nathan Mueller, Sports Editor • May 24, 2025

WKU Baseball punched its ticket to the Conference USA Tournament Championship for the first time in program history Saturday, with a 10-2 first-game...

Outfielder Ryan Wideman (33) connects with the ball during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
WKU Baseball advances to semifinals following victory over FIU
May 22, 2025
Hilltopper senior outfielder Ethan Lizama (13) makes with the ball during WKU’s game against University of Kentucky at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, April. 29, 2025.
WKU Baseball advances with comeback win against NMSU
May 21, 2025
The Hilltoppers dugout reacts to a strike during WKU’s game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Nick Denes Field.
11 Hilltoppers given CUSA Baseball postseason awards
May 21, 2025
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Normal Hall and Regents Hall closed for the 2025-2026 school year after the discovery of infrastructural issues, Friday May 16, 2025.

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