WKU’s Society of Black Alumni to disaffiliate from university
WKU’s Society of Black Alumni announced on Wednesday that the organization will no longer be affiliated with the university’s Alumni Association due to the university’s efforts to meet House Bill 4 compliance regulations.
These regulations are part of the university’s efforts to comply with recent state-wide legislation that prohibits Kentucky universities and colleges from funding diversity, equity and inclusionrelated programs and organizations.
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A dominant defensive performance powered the Hilltoppers to a 35-16 homecoming victory over the New Mexico State Aggies at Houchens-Smith Stadium Saturday evening.
The WKU defense held the Aggies to just 176 yards of offense, and never surrendered a touchdown in the win. The unit allowed just nine points and held the Aggies to two field goals on both red zone trips, building on a game in which the unit held Louisiana Tech to four field goals on six red zone trips.
“The defense did such a fantastic job of just continuing to give us momentum,” Head Coach Tyson Helton said. “Then our offense caught fire and started to score. I was saying this all week, I want to be a defense-driven football team.”
‘Once Upon a Hill’ homecoming parade takes over the Square
Hilltoppers wide receiver Moussa Barry (3) catches the ball to secure a touchdown during the first half of Western Kentucky University’s homecoming game against New Mexico State in Houchens-Smith Stadium on Nov 1, 2025 (Gabriel Milby)
Western Kentucky University’s sororities and fraternities march down College Street during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky on Halloween, Oct 31, 2025 (Von Smith)
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Two alumni were inducted into the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni on Thursday during the Hilltopper Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Knicely Conference Center on WKU’s South Campus, according to the WKU Alumni Association’s 2025 Homecoming webpage.
The Hilltopper Excellence Awards, presented by Franklin Bank & Trust Company, have been a “highlight of Homecoming weekend” for more than 30 years, according to the WKU Alumni Association’s website. This year’s award show allowed WKU to celebrate the achievements of the Distinguished Alumni, other esteemed alumni and dedicated benefactors.
WKU Soccer eliminated in first round by Missouri State
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A 2-0 loss in the first round of the Conference USA tournament to Missouri State eliminated the Hilltoppers Sunday night.
The Hilltoppers couldn’t find control in the midfield, allowing the Bears to control possession. WKU managed just four shots on target compared to Missouri State’s seven.
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WKU Volleyball sweeps MTSU
WKU Volleyball took on Middle Tennessee State University Friday and Saturday in Murfreesboro, sweeping the Blue Raiders both days.
The freshman duo of outside hitters Kaira Knox and Sonja Laaksonen led the way this weekend. On Friday, Knox led the way with 15 kills and Laaksonen led with 10 on Saturday.
The sophomore duo of outside hitters Alivia Skidmore and Faith Young continued their stellar seasons, both finishing with 15 kills on the weekend.
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(FILE PHOTO)The Hilltoppers starting lineup huddles together before their game against the Dayton Flyers on Aug 28, 2025 at the WKU Soccer Complex (Cayden Duncan)
(FILE PHOTO) Western Kentucky University middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele (25) spikes the ball during WKU’s game versus Sam Houston in E A Diddle Arena on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jonah Savage)
Mike Drop: Hilltoppers take down Aggies on homecoming
NMSU on Nov 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L T Smith Stadium
match with 39 receiving yards overall (Jacob Sebastian)
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
Led by redshirt freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale in his second start, WKU Football avenged its homecoming loss from last season, beating New Mexico State 35-15.
The Hilltoppers move to 7-2 on the year heading into their second bye week, which comes before the toughest stretch of their season. Coming out of the bye, they’ll face rival MTSU before going on the road to face LSU and Jacksonville State.
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers wide receiver Moussa Barry (3) celebrates his 21 yard pass touchdown with offensive lineman Caleb Nitta (60) during WKU’s game against
Barry finished the
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This week, News Reporter Brendan Culler talks about WKU’s new development project to replace 20 buildings between State and Chestnut Streets, and events around town, including the Bowling Green Pride Festival, and SGA’s Mental Health Week
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