Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Friday library hours extend following data-driven push from Dean Vossler
WKU Dean of Libraries Joshua Vossler sits in his office on the first floor of Raymond Cravens Library on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He took the position in July of 2024 and has since enacted change internally and externally. (Bradlee Reed-Whalen)
The hours of operation for both the Commons at Helm Library and Raymond Cravens Library have been extended on Fridays. Starting this semester, the Commons at Helm Library and Raymond Cravens Library will now close at 8 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., respectively, compared to 4:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. last semester. Dean of Libraries Joshua Vossler said the extension comes as student trends change, based on data collected by the WKU Libraries Access Services Department. Read more by Bradlee Reed-Whalen
National Eat Outside Day brings food and fun to WKU
WKU Restaurant Group, WKU Office of Sustainability and Hilltopper Nutrition join together to celebrate National Eat Outside Day in Centennial Mall on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. The event featured food trucks, live alpacas and picnic setups for students to enjoy their lunch. (Megan Geisler)
Excited energy and upbeat music filled the air as students eagerly lined up for food in Centennial Mall on Monday for National Eat Outside Day. Students stood sweating in the heat for snack plates, Italian ices and dripping water cups on their way to and from classes. The event was a
first-time initiative between the WKU Restaurant Group, the WKU Office of Sustainability, and Hilltopper Nutrition. Read more by Maha Salem
Top of the Week: First week back, football controversy
Graphic by Shelbi Bale
This week, News Reporter Maha Salem talks about the WKU football controversy surrounding Victory Vaka the first week back on the Hill, WKU's new Associate Professor and Journalism Program Coordinator Jim Rodenbush and the elimination of bus route 3. Salem also discusses Welcome Back WKU and upcoming faculty regent elections. See more by Josh Baumgardner and Maha Salem
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