Monday, September 22, 2025
IN PRINT: What happened to WKU’s 3 newest dorms?
Over $88 million spent and 1,035 beds empty, WKU’s three newest dorms are uninhabitable.
Engineering reports reviewed by the College Heights Herald revealed the buildings have significant engineering, construction, material and workmanship flaws, which cause them to fail to meet Kentucky building codes.
‘The Chan’: Donors, Caboni dedicate new business building
Photo by Jack Cheasty
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Lead donors Amy and David Chandler help cut the ribbon with WKU President Timothy Caboni during the Amy and David Chandler Hall Dedication and Ribbon
Cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept 19, 2025 (Von Smith)
Chatter of “opportunity” and “possibility” echoed through the new business college as attendees prepared for the long-awaited dedication of Amy and David Chandler Hall, or as the Chandlers call it, “The Chan.”
President Timothy Caboni, the Chandlers and other major contributors of the new building gathered Friday morning to cut a cherry red ribbon inside Chandler Hall, officially dedicating the new business college.
WKUPD makes arrest in shots fired incident
A 24-year-old was arrested for the
WKU Football uses second-half surge to tame Wolf Pack
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shots fired incident that happened outside the Kappa Alpha Fraternity house early Friday morning.
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A dominant defensive performance allowed WKU Football to escape with a 31-16 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack.
Trailing 10-3 at the half, the Hilltoppers mounted a 9play, 75-yard drive out of halftime to set the tone for the second half. The Hilltoppers outscored the Wolf Pack 21-6 for the remainder of the game.
Mike Drop: WKU Football beats Nevada and looks ahead to conference play
In their return to The Houch, the Hilltoppers prevailed in an ugly, gritty game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, a team that was looking for its own signature moment to spark its season.
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers running back La’Vell Wright (11) is tackled in the end zone during WKU’s game against the Nevada Wolf Pack in HouchensSmith Stadium on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers running back George Hart III (9) lunges for a touchdown over the Nevada Wolf Pack defense during WKU’s game against the University of Nevada in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 (Hallie Stafford)
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WKU Volleyball prepares to take on Louisville
WKU has a short journey north to take on in-state foe, the 3rd-ranked Louisville Cardinals, Monday, Sept 22.
The Hilltoppers come off the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic this weekend where they went 3-0. On the weekend, the Hilltoppers did not drop a set.
Read more by Peyton Reid
WKU Soccer wins first conference game against Kennesaw State
WKU Soccer’s high press lifted the Hilltoppers to a 2-1 win over a 10-woman Kennesaw State in their opening Conference USA game.
WKU controlled much of the first half in the Kennesaw half, pressing high and moving the ball to create openings.
Western Kentucky University libero Tayler Baron (2) returns the ball on September 16, 2025 during the game against Vanderbilt in E A Diddle Arena (Summer Crawford)
Western Kentucky University midfielder Georgia Liapis (20) attempts to block a kick by Austin Peay midfielder Kiley Reese (7) on Thursday, Sept 11, 2025, during a game against Austin Peay at Western Kentucky University’s soccer complex in Bowling Green, Ky (Adin Parks)
PHOTOS: Med Center Health hosts 10k Classic
Top of the Week: ‘WKU Pisser,’ Chandler Hall dedication
Runners begin the Med Center Health 10k Classic on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in downtown Bowling Green, Ky (Adin Parks)
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Graphic by Shelbi Bale
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