Thursday, December 11, 2025
Who is WKU’s possible public-private dorm partner?
WKU President Timothy Caboni will request that the Board of Regents approve a predevelopment agreement with a private company to manage WKU’s current and future dorms at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting.
Caboni is requesting approval for Gilbane, an international real estate firm based in Rhode Island. Gilbane has public-private housing partnerships with 10 universities.
In addition to university housing, Gilbane has been involved in various high-profile projects and lawsuits resulting in settlements.
Dorm rendering included in Gilbane’s proposal to WKU The traffic circle is the intersection of University Boulevard, Avenue of Champions and Russellville Road
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WKU guard Terrion Murdix (11) stands alone near half court while the Tennessee State defense runs off-coverage during WKU’s basketball game against Tennessee State on Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 in E A Diddle Arena (Jonah Savage)
A second-half collapse doomed WKU Men’s Basketball, falling to Marshall 77-61 in Huntington.
The Hilltoppers could not get anything going on offense in the second half, shooting 30% from the field. Senior guard Ryan Myers did all he could, leading WKU with eight points in the half. Myers finished with 11 in the contest.
WKU had no answer for Marshall’s offense in the second half, as the Herd outscored the Hilltoppers 48-33, shooting 51% in the half.
WKU Music students perform in end-ofsemester showcase
WKU hosted its end-of-semester recital Wednesday (Coumba Cisse)
WKU student musicians took center stage Wednesday afternoon, demonstrating their artistic growth and musical prowess at the Performer of the Semester recital.
As winter break approaches, students showcase their final performances before a faculty panel each semester, which then selects one standout performer from each area who has distinguished themselves among their peers. Students performed in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s Recital Hall from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“It’s an honor for students who have been recognized for their outstanding performances,” said Zachary Lopes, the music department chair.
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