Wednesday, August 26, 2026
SGA kicks off 60th year on campus, swears in new committee chairs
Student Government Association President Caden Lucas takes a photo as the nominees for speaker of the Senate and committee chairs of the Student Government Association are sworn in during their first meeting of the semester August 25, 2026, at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Bradi Hawkins)
Members of the 26th Student Government Association senate met Tuesday to kick off the start of the association’s 60th year on campus. Student Body President Caden Lucas, notes in hand, took the stand at the helm of the academic year. He spoke to the senate, coming off a week of work with WKU M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, to thank those involved in greeting and interacting with new students on the Hill. Read more by Bradlee Reed-Whalen
WKU Softball Alum Kat Smith named to NCAA Division I Softball Oversight Committee
WKU Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director Kat Smith has been named to the NCAA Division I Softball Oversight Committee. Read more by Peyton Reid
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