Thursday, July 17, 2025
National Science Foundation cancels 2026 submissions for research program
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced July 1, 2025 that it will no longer be accepting new proposals for the NSF Major Research Program during the 2026 submission window due to having many meritable submissions from the 2025 submission window.
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grant for community inclusive mural project led by local artist
Bike4Alz continues 13th cross-country bike ride to support Alzheimer’s research
Photo proved by Andee Rudloff
First Christian Church was awarded the “Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Creative Arts” grant by Centerlink and MTV Entertainment Studios to go towards a community mural project hosted by LGBTQ+ advocacy group SOKY Alliance and local muralist Andee Rudloff.
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Bike4Alz, a cross-country bike ride started by WKU’s Chi Eta chapter of Phi Gamma Delta to raise money towards Alzheimer’s Disease research, made their way back to Bowling Green on Monday after starting their trip May 18 in San Francisco
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WKU Athletics announces TOPS Fund to replace Red Towel Trust
WKU Athletics and the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation announced the creation TOPS Fund, a new program to support student-athletes through revenue sharing, Tuesday via a WKU Athletics press release.
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Bike4Alz “Team 13” photo provided by WKU Instagram, by Clinton Lewis
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WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart speaks to the College Heights Herald sports staff during an interview on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
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