The newsletter for the WKU community -- November 13, 2024

Homecoming 2024 on the Hill

The campus community will celebrate the energetic spirit of the 1920s with “Roaring Red” Homecoming 2024 this weekend. Here are some of the highlights:

Festivities begin Thursday with the Hilltopper Excellence Awards at 5:30 p.m. at the Knicely Conference Center as WKU honors outstanding alumni and benefactors, including the induction of the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Friday’s events include the Chili, Cheese & Community luncheon at 11 a.m. at Montana Grille; the Homecoming Parade at 5:30 p.m. from Cherry Hall down College Street to Fountain Square Park; and Big Red’s Roar at 6:30 p.m. at Fountain Square.

Homecoming Day on Saturday will begin at 8 a.m. with Tailgate & Celebrate on South Lawn and several events including a Legacy Walk celebrating Dr. Craig T. Cobane. WKU Football vs. Louisiana Tech will kick off at 11 a.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium; the game will televised nationally by CBS Sports Network. The Homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime as 42 WKU students are candidates for 2024. Other activities following the football game include the W-Club Hall of Fame Induction at 5 p.m. at Diddle Arena and the NPHC Step Show at 6 p.m. at The Capitol in downtown Bowling Green.

Homecoming Information and Events 

Homecoming Parade Traffic Advisory

2024 Tailgating and Parking Map

2024 Gameday Guide

• President's Message: Read President Caboni’s message about Homecoming and other campus celebrations

Construction takes shape on WKU's new College of Business building

Gordon Ford College of Business nearing completion

Veterans honored at WKU

WKU ROTC Hall of Fame ceremony honors 2 alumni

WKU honors veterans in campus ceremony, ROTC Hall of Fame induction

WKU Innovation Campus holds 4th Small Business Expo

WKU hosts small business summit at Innovation Campus

WKU Mock Trial Team competes at Grand Ole Tournament

Sunrise Spotlight: WKU Homecoming 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Leggett and Dr. Marguerita DeSander from WKU's School of Leadership and Professional Studies, along with Dr. Tom Stewart from the Kentucky Department of Education, on being awarded the Journal of Research on Leadership Education Article of the Year. Learn More

WKU Week in Photos

Check out the latest WKU Week in Photos from Clinton Lewis, WKU Communications & Marketing, for a look at National First Gen College Student Celebration; WKU Department of English Ted Hovet Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Language, and Culture; and progress on the Gordon Ford College of Business building.

WKU Violin Fest

The WKU Violin Fest will be held Friday and Saturday at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. A Faculty Recital will begin at 6 p.m. Friday. Violin Fest will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday with masterclasses, group classes and special topic lectures and will conclude at 5 p.m. Saturday with a recital featuring participants and WKU students.

Course Evaluations

Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by November 25 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.

Lander Charts Career Night as Tops Secure First Win of Plona Era

Lady Toppers Off to 3-0 Start After Win at Mercer

From the Desk of Todd Stewart

WKU Football vs. Louisiana Tech on Saturday; Carneiro Named CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week For Second Time This Season; Hilltoppers Stay Unbeaten In CUSA Play With 41-28 Win At New Mexico State

WKU Volleyball Signs Four to 2025 Freshman Class; Hilltoppers Clinch Share of Regular Season Championship With Win Over Bearkats; Cox Earns Fourth Offensive Player of the Week Award