Tuesday,April 21, 2026
Changes to faculty tenure pass after override of Gov.
Beshear’s veto
House Bill 490, a bill allowing universities to cut tenured positions for financial reasons, is officially law after Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov Andy Beshear’s veto last Tuesday
The bill, sponsored by Republican representativeAaron Thompson, passed 80-19 in the Kentucky House and 32-6 in the Kentucky Senate after Beshear vetoed it.
Read more by Isaiah Merricks
WKU accused of using HB4 loophole, legal counsel says otherwise
Aconservative media watchdog and advocacy group claimed in an undercover investigation that WKU is exploiting House Bill 4 to continue teaching diversity, equity and inclusion. WKU said they are simply following the correct guidelines.
The organizationAccuracy In Media published an undercover video on March 9, 2026, of a conversation between a member ofAccuracy in Media and Bailey Cooke, an office associate in the school of social work, discussing DEI inclusion within the social work program. Read more by Josh Baumgardner
Lt. Gov. Coleman speaks at Warren County Democrats’ inaugural democracy cookout
Lieutenant
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Supporters of Warren County’s Democratic candidates banded together with their potential representatives, including Lt. Gov. and 2027 Kentucky governor candidate Jacqueline Coleman, over burgers and policy in the party’s first-ever fundraising cookout Monday.
Greek Week gives thanks to WKU faculty and staff
Greek Week hosted the FacultyAppreciation Dinner in Downing Student Union Monday to thank the faculty and staff who played a vital role in the lives of students within the Greek community.
Governor
candidate for Kentucky governor, Jacqueline Coleman, poses for a picture with members of WKU’s College Democrats chapter. Photo takenApril 20, 2026 at the Garvin House in Bowling Green, Ky.(DiegoAlcara-Monje)
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Mae Hutchins, a freshman at WKU, honors her mother, SeniorAnalyst Mindy Hutchins, on behalf of the WKU chapter ofAlpha Delta Pi for her character and impact on the WKU community during the Greek Week Faculty and StaffAppreciation Dinner at Downing Student Union on Monday,April 20, 2026.(Bradlee Reed-Whalen)
Read more by Bradlee Reed-Whalen
Apresentation about the underground railroad was given as a part of the “Lunch and Learn” series on Sunday,April 19, 2026.(Brendan Culler)
Author StephenAllten Brown presented excerpts from the history of American chattel slavery and the stories of those who escaped it with a Sunday afternoon audience at the historic Hobson House.
Swim Club brings competitive swim back to the Hill
in
The
home
For the first time in 11 years, Western Kentucky University has hosted a swim meet at its home pool.
WKU’s club swim team returned under the leadership of sophomore mechanical engineering major Jacob Basham, the club’s president. The team is in its second year of bringing competitive swimming back to WKU.
Success
Read more by Brendan Culler
first
meet
over a decade for the WKU Swim Club took place on Saturday,April 18, 2026 at the WKU Preston Center Bill Powell Natatorium against the University of Louisville Swim Club.(Ali Costellow)
Read more by Malone Farmer
The home of WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, GaryA. Ransdell Hall, turned four years old onApril 29, 2015. The university spent $35 million to accommodate more than 3,000 students through its academic programs, including elementary education, WKU’s largest undergraduate program. Nick Wagner/HERALD
AFinancial Success Presentation about “Post-Graduation Planning” will be held on Tuesday in Gary Ransdell Hall.
Sponsored byAbound Credit Union, the WKU Center for Financial Success partners with WKU Military and Student Services to host about three financial success presentations each fall and spring semester, according to Kent Johnson, WKU Military Student Services Director. The event will take place from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m in GRH room 1003 and will also be available on Zoom.
Hilltoppers travel to EKU for midweek showdown
WKU Baseball will travel to Eastern Kentucky for an in-state midweek matchup at Earle Combs Stadium.
The Hilltoppers come into the game with a 20-20 record and a 7-11 Conference USArecord. Last weekend, WKU dropped two of three games at Missouri State. In the series, the Hilltoppers led for at least two innings each game. In game one, the Hilltoppers held a 6-3 lead before giving it up, losing 15-10.
Resume-building
Read more byAbigail Vickers
Western Kentucky University infielder MannyAlberto (22) slides into second base during WKU’s game against the Liberty Flames at Nick Denes Field on Thursday,April 2, 2026. The Hilltoppers lost 3-8, which now left them with a 16-14 record going into the weekend games.(Summer Crawford)
Read more by David Quintanilla
The Ivan Wilson FineArts Center at WKU will host a Brown Bag Lecture helping students better their resume skills on Tuesday from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Long live the Reds, Baseball and Softball, Sports around the Hill
Hey Hilltoppers, we’ve got another great episode for you this week. Español Editor David Quintanilla talks WKU Baseball and Softball with Sports Reporter Morgan Larkins. They hand it off to Sports Editor Austin Rice and Sports Writer Peyton Reid to talk about sports around the Hill. Then, Quintanilla returns with Editor-in-Chief Jake McMahon to talk about the MLB. Make sure to pick up a copy of the newest Herald Print Magazine, follow the College Heights Herald Sports Instagram
(FILE PHOTO) Ivan Wilson Center for FineArts sits in WKU’s campus on Feb. 1, 2021.
Read more by Josh Baumgardner
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