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WKU campuses closed again due to winter weather

Jan 9, 2025 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

WKU campuses will close Friday, Jan. 10 according to a winter weather alert shared with the WKU community via text, email and social media Thursday evening. All campuses were additionally closed Monday, Jan. 6 and Tuesday, Jan. 7. The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for Bowling Green will last from Friday at 3 a.m. until Saturday at 6 a.m. due to expected 3 to 5 inches of snowfall. Online classes are not affected by the closure and will continue as scheduled, according to the alert.
WKU campuses remain closed due to winter weather

Jan 6, 2025 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

WKU campuses will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 according to a winter weather alert shared with the WKU community via text, email and social media Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service’s winter storm warning for Bowling Green will last until 6 p.m. on Monday. In a Monday press conference, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to stay home to allow utility and transportation workers to restore power and clear roads.
WKU campuses closed Monday due to winter weather

Jan 5, 2025 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

All WKU campuses are closed Monday, Jan. 6 according to a winter weather alert shared with the WKU community via text, email and social media Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Bowling Green and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in anticipation of snow and ice accumulations affecting the state. Online classes are not affected by the closure and will continue as scheduled, according to the alert.
Campus heat to shut off at 6 a.m.

Dec 3, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

Editor’s note: The Herald has contacted Facilities Management and Housing & Residence Life for information about the steam leak following the email, but has not yet received a response. All campus building heat will be off Wednesday, Dec. 4 starting at 6 a.m. to repair an “emergency steam leak,” according to an email sent by Facilities Management Business Operations Manager Angie Jackson to faculty and staff Thursday afternoon. No other information about the steam leak was shared.
US Post Office operation in DSU closes until further notice

Nov 20, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

The US Post Office operation in the Downing Student Union will close until further notice on Friday to “explore options to provide more comprehensive mail services to campus” according to an email sent by Assistant Vice President of Business Services Jennifer Tougas Wednesday evening to faculty and staff. WKU Mail Services currently offers delivery of incoming and processing of outgoing US Mail, along with collection and distribution of campus mail and Passport Services.
WKU spends over $241,000 for Flo Rida performance

Nov 12, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

Invoices show WKU spent a total of $241,196.60 for Flo Rida’s Oct. 30 South Lawn concert. Flo Rida was directly paid $150,000 for the free performance. The remaining $91,196.60 included but were not limited to expenditures for audio-visual equipment, alcohol, food, security and lodging for the performer and his team.
WKUPD investigating student death at Adams Street Lot

Oct 31, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive information. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact the WKU Counseling Center at 270-745-3159 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. The WKU Police Department is investigating a student death that occurred at Adams Street Lot Tuesday evening, according to a report from the WKU Police Department.
‘Our budget is in great shape’: Regents approve first quarter FY 2025 revenues, expenditures

Oct 18, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

The Board of Regents approved a summary of revenues and expenditures during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 during its Friday morning committee meeting in the Jody Richards Hall Regents Room. FY 2025 quarter one, which ended Sept. 30, saw expenses of $112.8 million, 34% of the $334.6 million budget, and revenue of $138.6 million, 41% of the budget, detailed in a statement here. This compares to expenses at 33% and revenue at 39% after the first quarter of the FY 2024 budget.
Caboni announces 2% across-the-board salary increases for faculty, staff

Oct 16, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

Full-time faculty and staff will receive a 2% “across-the-board salary increase” as recommended by the Budget Executive Committee, according to an email sent to faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon by WKU President Timothy Caboni. Caboni told the Faculty Senate during its September meeting that “2% a year is not enough,” and that across-the-board salary increases “are not going to address our issues.” He instead emphasized implementing merit-based raises.
SGA fall senate election: who the candidates are, how to vote

Sep 26, 2024 | wkuherald.com | Ali Costellow

Voting for the Student Government Association Fall 2024 general election is open on TopNet until Friday, Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m., with over 20 students on the ballot. There are three freshman senator seats, one international senator seat and one Gatton Academy senator seat available. Here are the candidates on the ballot this election.