Thursday, August 27, 2026
‘There’s still value in this discipline’: WKU Journalism welcomes new professor Jim Rodenbush
Western Kentucky University School of Media Journalism Instructor James Rodenbush poses for a portrait in his office Aug. 26, 2026 in Jody Richards Hall. The former Indiana University Student Media Director began his first semester on the hill, after his dismissal from IU after refusing to stop printing regular student-produced news by the Indiana Daily Student. (Sam Huffman)
This academic year is defined by change. Between construction on every corner of campus and a new strategic plan of goals to achieve, WKU is different day to day. For Jim Rodenbush, however, the Hill is a return to normalcy. “It has been really fantastic just to get up each morning and go to work,” he said. “I’ve had 10 months off. To be able to just do something as simple as go to the office has been a really nice change of pace.” Read more by Diego Alcaraz-Monje
No more Route 3: WKU overhauls campus bus system
The College High Hall bus stop was a part of the Route 3 removal for the fall 2026 semester. (Lindsey McIntosh)
With the new school year, Western Kentucky University’s Parking and Transportation Services are introducing some new changes to WKU’s transit, namely the bus system. When the semester began on Aug. 28, students may have noticed some changes to the transportation systems. One of the most significant of the changes is the removal of Route 3 Campus Circulator.
Read more by Sofia Sweazy
Welcome Back WKU provides food, merch and career opportunities
Sonic gave students the opportunity to win free food and drinks by spinning a wheel. Sophomore accounting major Simon Petruska won a free medium cherry limeade during Welcome Back WKU on South Lawn Wednesday, August 26. (Natasha Gomez)
Vendors offered giveaways, free merchandise and food on Wednesday at Welcome Back WKU, an annual campus event on South Lawn that partners with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more by Maha Salem
WKU Soccer looks to closeout three-game homestand against Union
WKU Hilltoppers midfeilder Amanda Simpson (22) kicks the ball to a teammate at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 31 2025. (Hallie Stafford)
WKU Soccer welcomes Union to the WKU Soccer Complex tomorrow night at 7 p.m., hoping to continue their undefeated season and notch another win on the young season. Read more by Jonah Moore
Japanese art exhibition brings hands-on learning to WKU
Western Kentucky University students, visitors and faculty view contemporary Japanese art pieces and conserve amongst each other during the opening reception of WKU’s University Gallery’s “Between One and Many” Exhibition Aug. 26, 2026 in the Fine Arts Center Galleries. (Sam Huffman)
The WKU Department of Art & Design invited Japanese artists for interactive exhibitions and a month-long gallery. The Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s Main Gallery drew students, faculty and artists this week for Disappearing Sculptures and other events such as artists talks and workshops Tuesday and Wednesday. The exhibition, which paired contemporary Japanese art with an interactive workshop, grew from a long-running friendship between WKU Art Professor Joon Sung and artists in Kyoto, Japan. Read more by Coumba Cisse
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