Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Good morning, Hilltoppers! Here is your first winter Wednesday newsletter! Read on for stories on the WKU Disaster Science Operation Center, VSIP participants, WKU Football accepting an invitation to the Boca Raton Bowl and a plethora of more sports stories. Stay warm and GO TOPS!
WKU Disaster Science Operation Center awarded $42,000 AT&T grant to improve severe weather response
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The WKU Disaster Science Operation Center received a $42,000 grant from AT&T as part of its Climate Resistance Communities Initiative. Through the grant, the Barren River Area Development District is one of five communities nationwide that was selected to join the CRCI as a way to improve climate resistance efforts. The initiative equips the community with regional climate data, allowing them to anticipate environmental hazards.