Herald Newsletter 06-05-2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025

President Timothy Caboni fields a question from Shane Spiller, the faculty regent, at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Oct 18, 2024 Photo by Eli Randolph

Less than a week after WKU Baseball’s Oxford Regional exit toOle Miss, 12 Hilltoppers have entered the transfer portal following Monday’s opening.

Read more by David Quintanilla and Nathan

Regents to consider renewing Caboni’s contract, 11% salary increase

The Board of Regents will vote on June 6 whether to renew WKU President Timothy Caboni’s contract, including an 11% pay increase, bringing his base salary to $524,700, according to documents released Friday with the agenda for the regents’ quarterly meeting.

WKU Baseball’s season ends with loss to Ole Miss

Western Kentucky University outfielder Ryan Wideman celebrates after scoring a run during a game against Southern Illinois University at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Photo by Dominic Di Palermo

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WKU President Timothy C Caboni speaks with members of the College Heights Herald editorial board at the President’s House on Thursday, Aug 17, 2023 Photo by Emilee Arnold

After just two games, WKU Baseball’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2009 came to an end Friday with an 8-6 loss to the No 15 Ole Miss Rebels

Read more by Adrianna Lein and Jake McMahon

Muslim Student Association acquires prayer

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After six years, the Muslim Student Association has finally acquired a prayer room on campus in Kelly Thompson Hall

Read more by Libby Simpson

Western Kentucky University third baseman Carlos Vasquez (25) turns around to walk back to the dugout after strike three is called on him during a game against Illinois State University at Nick Denes Field on Feb 14, 2025 Photo by Anna Bell Lee

Dania Khan, the WKU Muslim Student Association chapter founder, helps to prepare the room by stocking hijabs for women during prayers on May 27, 2025 Photo by Libby Simpson

The College Heights Herald is the independent, student-run news organization operating on the campus of Western Kentucky University, emphasizing accuracy and truth while being a public forum for the fair display of diverse opinions and viewpoints The Herald works to be steadfast and unwavering in its pursuit of truth while being true to the tenets of the WKU Student Publications mission to grow exceptional journalists and innovative leaders through real-world experiences and a strong educational and ethical foundation centered on principled journalism

All creative and editorial decisions are made by the Herald’s student leadership, and all consequences of those decisions are the sole responsibility of these student leaders While editorially and operationally independent from the university, the Herald participates in the mission of WKU to prepare students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society, both within and outside of its newsroom Views expressed are diverse and, as an independent publication, should not be taken as representative of views of WKU and any of its administration, faculty, staff, student body or other constituency

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