Monday,April 27, 2026
Greek Week Convocation Ceremony crowns Kappa Delta andAlpha Gamma Rho
All 33 WKU Greek chapters gathered together in E.A. DiddleArena on Sunday as members awaited the results of the Greek Week festivities. Ultimately, sorority Kappa Delta and fraternityAlpha Gamma Rho came out on top, gaining the most combined points from each individual category
Phi Delt and ChiO pull ahead in 60th annual Tug
Fraternities and sororities roped in their best groundbreaking pullers to compete in the annual Greek Week Tug competition at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center.
Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt) won first place against the fraternities in the annual Tug competition held Friday at the WKU L.D. BrownAg. Expo. Center. Chi Omega (ChiO) won first place against the sororities in the Tug competition.
Kappa Delta hypes up their team during the games at the Events Day Greek Week event on April 22, 2026 at Western Kentucky Universities Colonnades. (Corinne Tucker)
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Chi Omega tug coach Chaz Wilson rallied the sorority to it’s second championship win during the annual Greek Week “Tug” competition at the WKUAgricultural Research and Education Center on Friday,April 24, 2026. (Von Smith)
WKU ties the knot with private dorm partner
President
criticism for renderings depicting Cherry Hall’s planned renovations during a Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Jody Richards Hall. (Von Smith)
After six months of “dating” through a pre-development agreement with its public-private dorm partner, WKU President Timothy Caboni said it’s time for marriage.
Greeks bop to the top at Spring Sing
Saturday,April 25, 2026 in E.ADiddleArena. (Sam
On Saturday, E.A. DiddleArena echoed with Greek chants and hit songs as WKU’s Greek community showcased their dance moves and acting skills.
Apart of this year’s Greek Week activities, Spring Sing brought Greek organizations together to compete and celebrate through song and dance. During the event, 12 fraternities and 10 sororities showed off their prepared performances, cheered on by other members of the Greek community and beyond.
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Timothy Caboni addressed
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Western Kentucky University Spring Sing Chairs Eli Carter and Tyson Volpi give an opening speech before WKU’s Greek Week Spring Sing competition began on
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WKU Baseball takes key CUSAseries against Kennesaw
State
WKU Baseball took a pivotal Conference USAseries against Kennesaw State at Nick Denes Field this weekend.
The Hilltoppers improve to 24-21 on the season and 9-12 in CUSA. Currently, WKU is in a three way tie for sixth with Middle Tennessee and Sam Houston. The Hilltoppers next conference matchup is against MTSU next weekend.
WKU Softball sweeps Kennesaw State, sets program runs record
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Right Handed Pitcher Maddy Wood (25) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the Kennesaw State Owls at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday,April 26, 2026. (Hallie Stafford)
WKU Softball concluded its final home stand of the season with a sweep over Kennesaw State.
During the Hilltoppers 7-2 win on Sunday, they broke the programrecord for most runs scored in a season with 291.
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Western Kentucky University outfielder/catcher Daniel Stewart jogs to first base on Friday, April 24, 2026 during a home game against Kennesaw State University. (Sam Huffman)
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Dancing in the stage lights: WKU Dance Company hosts
Evening of Dance
The WKU Dance Company brought an eclectic dance performance to the Russell H. Miller Theater on the opening night of Evening of Dance on Thursday.
Top of the Week: WKU's partnership with Gilbane, Greek Week events
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