Thursday, September 17, 2026
WKU enters first phase of dorm overhaul
WKU unveiled the phase one renderings of Elevate WKU on Feb. 20, 2026.
WKU has officially started the climb to Elevate WKU by entering the first phase of the university’s new approach to student housing. WKU President Timothy Caboni sent an email to faculty and staff Wednesday morning announcing a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of WKU’s newest dorm that will take place on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. Read more by Anthony Clauson
WKU Volleyball falls against No. 3 Louisville
Western Kentucky University middle hitter Faith Young (22) and right side hitter Kaira Knox (5) block University of Louisville outside hitter Chloe Chicoine’s (7) hit on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Cardinals defeated the Hilltoppers in a three-set match, 3-0. (Summer Crawford)
WKU Volleyball fell to No. 3 Louisville Cardinals Wednesday night via a sweep. Despite the loss, the Hilltoppers fans showed up, topping over 2,000 fans and 600 students. “What a great showcase of the sport here in Diddle Arena,” head coach Travis Hudson said. “So grateful to the Hilltoppers fans for coming and making a great atmosphere for our players.” Read more by Peyton Reid
Hilltoppers get VIP passes to Globechella
Semester at Sea’s Lifelong Learning Coordinator Vera Nicholas explains the images of ship routes displayed on her table during WKU’s Global Learning Fair Globechella on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in the Honors College International Center Multipurpose Room. (Natasha Gomez)
Hilltoppers received VIP passes on Wednesday for Globechella, held inside the Mahurin Honors College and International Center. MHC Director Lindy Davidson, who also oversees WKU’s study abroad programs, helped welcome students to the VIP entrance of Globechella. Students who attended the event received a free tote bag and wristband to enter the fair. Read more by Abigail Vickers
First responders unite for Bowling Green community at Chick-fil-A
Families line up to take photos with the Chick-fil-A cow mascot in a fireman’s uniform on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (Lauren Sexton)
The Chick-fil-A off of Nashville Road hosted its 5th annual First Responders Night tonight, making its parking lot more crowded than usual. Read more by Lauren Sexton
WKU Soccer welcomes Southeast Missouri State,
hoping to remain undefeated
(FILE) Western Kentucky University forward Makenna Egan (10) dribbles past Austin Peay defenders on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a game against Austin Peay at Western Kentucky University’s soccer complex in Bowling Green, Ky. (Adin Parks)
WKU Soccer will host the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Sept. 17, following a 2-0-1 road trip that saw the Hilltoppers’ five-game winning streak snapped in a 1-1 draw with Lipscomb on Sept. 13. Read more by Jonah Moore
WKU Volleyball searches for victory in WKU Invitational
(FILE) Western Kentucky University defensive specialist Cali Foster (8) lets a ball get past her for an out of bounds call during the match versus Eastern Kentucky University at Diddle Arena on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Tanner York)
WKU Volleyball continues its home streak with the WKU Invitational, searching for a set of victories after falling to Louisville this Wednesday. The Hilltoppers take on Oklahoma University and East Tennessee State University. Read more by Morgan Larkins
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