WKU President Timothy C. Caboni

Wonderful afternoon with our Downtown BGKY partners as Big Red and I kicked off the holiday season in Bowling Green!

Kacy and I are so grateful for our WKU family, near and far. Our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends make the WKU Experience truly extraordinary. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in our .

As a reminder, the university is closed until Monday, November 27th in observance of WKU's Thanksgiving Break.

There's nothing like Homecoming Saturday on the Hill! Delighted to celebrate with so many members of our WKU Family today!

Terrific night with students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of WKU in Downtown BGKY! Tomorrow is filled with even more exciting events - see you there, Hilltoppers!

We love sharing our Hilltopper Spirit and supporting our local community!

Each year on Veterans Day, we gather on our Hill to honor the heroes who have served and who are currently serving in the armed forces.

As we begin our "Big Red, White, and Blue" Homecoming weekend, I encourage our WKU Community to take time to reflect on their service and remember those who have given so much.

Exciting morning breaking ground on the new Hilltopper Fieldhouse and celebrating the start of construction of a much-needed new press box for Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

The state-of-the-art Fieldhouse will serve as the home to the WKU Forensics and E-Sports programs and provide practice and training space for the Big Red Marching Band and Hilltopper Athletics.

Honored to recognize so many extraordinary alumni and friends of WKU at our Hilltopper Excellence Awards!

Fantastic evening yesterday chatting with our Gatton Academy students!

Terrific morning kicking off our Experience WKU day for WKU Dual Credit students!

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Thrilled to share a special welcome home this morning to the inaugural class of First Gen Alumni in Residence!

I appreciate their personal inspiration and investment in our First Generation Hilltoppers.

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Applied learning opportunities and partnerships with local industries are a cornerstone of the WKU Experience.

Thank you to all of our industrial partners and Hilltoppers who joined last night's WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences networking dinner!

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Delighted to welcome the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers to our South Campus for a day of collaboration as we strategize for our future.

WKU and our WKU Innovation Campus stand ready to support the tremendous growth across our Commonwealth and remain committed to producing graduates who are well prepared for careers in manufacturing.

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Grateful for our dedicated faculty and staff!

Thank you for your efforts to support students, pursue innovative research, and advance our institution.

Great evening yesterday celebrating the fall season with our WKU Spirit Masters!

Get ready to celebrate and cheer on the Tops tonight. See you on South Lawn, Hilltoppers!

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See you at 5pm on South Lawn, Hilltoppers!


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Terrific day revealing renderings for the Hilltopper Fieldhouse. This state-of-the-art facility will position our student athletes for additional success.

But more than an athletics facility, the Fieldhouse also will provide unparalleled, technology-rich, indoor practice spaces for our Big Red Marching Band, our E-Sports teams and our Forensics teams.

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Always a pleasure to welcome prospective Hilltoppers and families to Head for the Hill!

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Grateful to spend time with our WKU Alumni Board of Directors. These volunteers dedicate numerous hours to support our university and enrich the WKU Alumni Association experience for so many Hilltoppers.

Fantastic evening celebrating Barren County High School's 50th anniversary and the opening of its renovated gymnasium with a WKU Hilltopper Basketball scrimmage!

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Thrilled to launch the WKU Presidential Speaker Series tonight with Dr. Robert Ballard - one of the world’s most accomplished deep-sea explorers!

Excited to see how Dr. Ballard and future speakers inspire our Hilltopper community and offer opportunities for engagement inside and outside of the classroom.

I invite you to join me tonight in Van Meter Auditorium for a unique, immersive experience.

Whether you choose to travel, rest or spend time with loved ones, I hope all members of our Hilltopper Family have a wonderful and safe Fall Break.

The season is off to a fantastic start for WKU Forensics and WKU Debate! ⁣
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Always a pleasure to celebrate with the best speech & debate team in the country - Go Tops!

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Thrilled to celebrate a new facility that forever transforms the operations of the WKU women’s soccer and softball teams.

We have two days left on ’s 100 Miles of Hope blood drive and competition with MTSU.

Come out tomorrow and Wednesday from 10:30am-5:30pm at the Preston Center. Every donation counts and we need community member to participate and address the national blood shortage.

Reserve your time slot at wku.edu/blood-drive

Terrific evening celebrating WKU’s loyalty and legacy donors yesterday. Their selfless generosity advances our institutional mission to transform lives.

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Delighted to welcome students from high schools across our region to WKU!

Our annual High School Leadership Conference provides students with the opportunity to grow as leaders and engage with our campus community.

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Thrilled for our WKU Big Red Marching Band members to have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the 2025 London New Year's Day Parade!

Can't wait to see the largest marching band in the Commonwealth of Kentucky represent WKU with pride and share the Hilltopper Spirit in England!

It is with a heavy heart that I share that our Provost Emeritus, Cheryl Stevens, passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dr. Stevens first came to WKU in 2012 to serve as the Dean of the Ogden College of Science and Engineering. She faithfully served WKU as our chief academic officer from 2019 until her retirement from higher education in 2021.

On behalf of the entire WKU family, I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.

It is with a heavy heart that I share that our Provost Emeritus, Cheryl Stevens, passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dr. Stevens first came to WKU in 2012 to serve as the Dean of the Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU. She faithfully served WKU as our chief academic officer from 2019 until her retirement from higher education in 2021.

On behalf of the entire WKU family, I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.

Excited to announce the new WKU Presidential Speaker Series and share our inaugural speaker, Dr. Robert Ballard!

A renowned marine geologist and deep-sea explorer, you may know Dr. Ballard for his discovery of the Titanic wreck in 1985.

Join me on Tuesday, October 10 in Van Meter Auditorium to hear Dr. Ballard’s keynote address: Deep Sea Exploration - Past, Present, and Future.

More details at https://www.wku.edu/presidentialspeakerseries/

Thrilled to welcome our WKU families to the Hill for a weekend of Hilltopper fun!

Hilltopper families, we're excited to welcome you for the 2023 WKU Parent and Family Weekend! 🔴⚪️

We invite you to explore our beautiful campus, share donuts with the Dean of your Hilltopper's academic college, visit open houses hosted by campus offices, enjoy an exhibit at the Kentucky Museum or show at the Hardin Planetarium, join your Hilltopper for tailgating on South Lawn, and cheer on our athletic teams as you experience a weekend at WKU.

Check out all of our Parent and Family Weekend events at https://bit.ly/3Rf2bky


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Great to celebrate yesterday with our Division 1 All Girls National Champion Cheer team as they received their rings commemorating the accomplishment.

Looking forward to cheering on our Hilltoppers in the first WKU Football game of the season tomorrow!

Exciting evening in Louisville meeting future Hilltoppers yesterday!

Thrilled to personally welcome some newly admitted future Hilltoppers yesterday!

Hilltoppers, join us in wearing red tomorrow for the first WKU Athletics Rock Your Red Friday and .

We wear red and we show up. Go Tops!

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Great morning welcoming WKU Spirit Masters back to the Hill!

Looking forward to spending time with these dedicated Hilltoppers throughout the year.