The newsletter for the WKU community -- August 7, 2024

3 to join Hall of Distinguished Alumni

An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate, and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall during WKU’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration. Al Cross, Joy Hamilton Marini and David C. Wilson will be inducted during the Hilltopper Excellence Awards on Nov. 14 at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center. Presented by Franklin Bank & Trust, the Hilltopper Excellence Awards will include additional recognitions for alumni and supporters of WKU, which will be announced at a later date. 

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Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting

The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in The Commons at Helm Library and its third quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall.

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CLIMBING HIGHER

Doug Tate, WKU Housing & Residence Life Assistant Director of Housing Administration, won the StarRez PortalX Competition for the second year in a row at the StarRez Global Connect Conference in Anaheim, California. Learn More

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Spotlight: Ellie Burdette

Ellie Burdette of White House, Tennessee, was a recent arrival to the southeast region of U.S. and as her college search process began, WKU was an unknown institution. She was still finding her footing in a new city and state and as her family began exploring institutions, WKU was the first institution that they toured, explaining her surprise of seeing the campus as more of a “‘…wow, this is amazing’, and we came back for a second tour and it was amazing."

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WKU alumni covering 2024 Paris Olympics


Kyle Hightower, a sports writer for The Associated Press, is among several alumni from WKU's School of Media & Communication who are providing coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Others include Jerry Brewer, Jabin Botsford and Toni Sandys, all from The Washington Post.

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WKU preparing for fall semester


Here's a list of some upcoming events as WKU prepares for the fall semester: 


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WKU Restaurant Group Hours


Here's a reminder about hours of operations for WKU dining facilities:

 

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August 2024 Staff Star Award Recipients

The WKU Staff Senate recognized the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients during its meeting this morning. The August 2024 recipients are Shannon Bridges, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Selina Langford, Library Access Services; and Nina Marijanovic, Mahurin Honors College. More: Submit a Staff Star nomination

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Metals Innovation Initiative Newsletter


Check out the August newsletter from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) for information on the inaugural Kentucky Industry Conference and more. The nonprofit organization with a mission to foster innovation in Kentucky’s growing metals industry is headquartered at the WKU Innovation Campus. (More: Upcoming events at Innovation Campus)

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WKU Football Season Tickets

Now is the perfect time for fans to ensure they have their season tickets purchased for the 2024 Hilltopper Football season. Group ticket sales will begin Monday, Aug. 12, and single game tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 19, so don't miss out on locking in your seat with season tickets today!

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Athletics

Craig Concludes Stroke Play at U.S Amateur

 

WKU and Chattanooga Tie in Preseason Soccer Exhibition

 

WKU Volleyball Set For Sixth Annual Volleyball 101 Event

 

WKU Adds Gold Medalist Jeff Henderson As Assistant Coach

 

Carson Hall Included On 247Sports 30Under30 List; Young Named Preseason Candidate For Doak Walker Award; Finley Named To Walter Camp 2024 Player of the Year Preseason Watch List; Messer Named To Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List; Smith Included On Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

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August

8

Thursday

Strong Women Strong Coffee


The Women's Business Center of Kentucky will host a presentation on Unlocking Capital: Your Guide to Securing a Business Loan by Kathy Kemp at 9 a.m. Thursday at the WKU Innovation Campus, room 129. Learn More

 

August

12

Monday

Faculty & Staff Convocation


The Faculty and Staff Convocation will begin at 10 a.m. August 12 at Van Meter Hall. Learn More

 

August

13

Tuesday

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan


M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan activities for the Class of 2028 will begin Tuesday; move-in is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Learn More

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