Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Neurodiversity Awareness Fair held in Centennial Mall
(Left to right) Freshman nursing major Malici Colburn and sophomore accounting major Reagan Abbot learn about the WKU Counseling Center from mental health therapist Elizabeth Madariaga. The WKU Counseling Center offers free counseling services to students. (Brendan Culler)
Maclaine Moore, freshman, said the Kelly Autism Program helped her make friends she didn’t believe she could otherwise make on her own. Moore joined the Kelly Autism Program staff and other organizations for the third Neurodiversity Awareness Fair in Centennial Mall on Tuesday. Student Support Services-Disabilities hosted the event alongside several partner organizations. Moore, part of the Kelly Autism Program Student Advisory Board, said a big benefit of the program is “finding friends who are also on the spectrum.” Read more by Brendan Culler
No-no Golden Eagles: WKU dominates in 12-0 run rule win
Fifth-year senior first baseman Kyle Hayes (20) picks a ball at first base as Tennessee Tech freshman outfield Landon Smelser (19) attempts to run out the throw during Western Kentucky University’s game against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.(David Quintanilla)
With one strike needed to secure the seven-inning no-hitter, junior lefthander Bryson Vawter delivered a zone-scraping pitch, closing out WKU’s 12-0 run-rule win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tuesday night at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 16-13 in the season and 14-7 at Nick Denes Field. On the mound, WKU used seven pitchers, with each of them getting an inning of work. The arms shut out the Golden Eagles and only allowed two