Monday, April 28, 2025
‘Temporary’ funding freeze leaves uncertain future for study abroad scholarship programs
Kane Smith | Assistant News Editor
After the U S Department of State initiated a funding freeze, the future of WKU study abroad appeared to hang in the balance
On Feb 12, the Department of State enacted a 15-day temporary funding freeze on grant disbursements through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), according to a statement from The Forum on Education Abroad The freeze was set to expire Feb 27, yet no federal action had taken place to resume ECA funding as of March 3, according to a press release from the Association of International Educators
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Static-filled shouts from a protester’s megaphone projected throughout downtown Bowling Green on Sunday as community members gathered to spread awareness about the Trump administration’s actions regarding deportation. The event was organized by MoveOn, a public policy advocacy group It started as an email petition, but transitioned into a digital movement that aims to mobilize activists and bring about awareness to political issues affecting the nation.
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Dear Miss Red: How can I make friends, not just acquaintances?
Dear Miss Red,
I am finding it difficult to form close friendships here at WKU. I know a lot of people, but am still looking for friends to spend my time with and to make memories with Any advice on getting to know people beyond just being acquainted? – Always the Acquaintance, Never the Friend
Read more by Miss Red Western Kentucky University first baseman Annie White (16) is celebrated by her teammates after hitting a homer during a game against the University of Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex on Saturday, March 1, 2025
WKU Softball takes series at FIU
WKU Softball secured its second straight Conference USA series win, and fourth on the season, against Florida International University April 25-27.
Sophomore center fielder Kendle White led the Hilltoppers offensively over the weekend She scored four of WKU’s nine runs across the threegame series and leads the Hilltoppers in runs scored with 29.
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third baseman Carlos Vasquez turns as he is hit by a pitch during a game against Illinois State University at Nick Denes Field on Feb. 14, 2025. Photo by Anna Bell Lee
WKU redshirt freshman defensive back, Upton Stout, tackles a Rice player at Feix Field on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 WKU won 45-10
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