Friday, August 15, 2025
Caboni talks dorms, academic facilities, student success with Herald Editorial Board
WKU doesn’t own its dorms, and the entity that does likely won’t be a part of the university in the future, university President Timothy Caboni said on Thursday.
The Student Life Foundation (SLF) has owned and operated dorms on the Hill since it was established in 1999. At the Herald’s semesterly sit-down with Caboni, he said that absorbing SLF into the university is not under consideration.
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Hyatt Place hotel opens to residents as Center Hall
WKU President Timothy Caboni speaks with the Herald Editorial Board during their annual meeting for the 2025-26 academic year on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 (Jack Cheasty)
Center Hall recently opened to student residents after its conversion from hotel to residence hall.
Hyatt Place on Center Street became Center Hall after the WKU Student Life Foundation (SLF) entered a three-year, $5.4 million, lease with the hotel. Adjustments to the hotel’s interior began over the summer.
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Changes coming to campus mail delivery
Housing & Residence Life (HRL) announced on Wednesday that U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail directly to residence halls.
A hotel-style queen-size room awaits its residents in Center Hall on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)
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WKU Soccer drops season opener to Bobcats
Western Kentucky University midfielder Rylee Finol (17) drives past her opponent during a match against Jacksonville State University at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
Forced into rushed passes and hopeful long balls, WKU Soccer never found its attacking rhythm in a 2-0 defeat to Ohio on Thursday night in its first game of the season.
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