Friday, April 17, 2026
State legislature restores appropriations for higher education
With the Kentucky legislative session at a close, WKU’s anticipated drop in funding has been reversed by state legislators. Read more by Isaiah Merricks
Faculty Senate holds election, debates senate charter changes
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bud Fischer talks about WKU’s budget during the faculty senate meeting in the Downing Student Union Student Government Association Chambers on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Libby Simpson)
WKU Faculty Senate discussed the Kentucky Legislature’s budget decisions, proposed senate charter changes and elected their 2026 – 2027 senate officers at its meeting Thursday. The Kentucky Legislative session ended yesterday, which finalized the budget for Kentucky universities’ revenue. Kurt Neely, at-large senator,