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WKU Soccer begins its three-game home stand against UAB Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Hilltoppers will also take on Ball State and Union. The Hilltoppers come off a win against Indiana State in their last game 1-0. WKU had a successful first week of the season, going 1-0-1, led by sophomore forward Makenna Egan... The post WKU Soccer takes on UAB, begins three-game home stand appeared first on…
Editor’s Note: The Herald will follow up with a more thorough look at the life and legacy of Howard Bailey in a later story. Howard Bailey, the first Black male resident hall assistant and founding member of WKU’s first Black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, has died, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to WKU and... The post Howard Bailey, former WKU vice president for Student Affairs, dies at 77…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the number of gifts given to WKU. The statement that a Ph.D. in data science will be WKU’s first doctoral program has been corrected to WKU’s first research doctoral program. WKU faculty and staff celebrated the university’s accomplishments and future goals at the annual Convocation Monday... The post Caboni discusses university…
WKU soccer secured its first back-to-back shutout in half a decade, defeating Indiana State 1-0. Both teams came out of the gates aggressive, with nine combined fouls in the first 45 minutes. The aggression did not dissipate from either team, finishing the game with 27 fouls combined. Despite the fouls, the Hilltoppers continued to get... The post WKU Soccer earns first back-to-back shutout since…
WKU Soccer goes on the road for the first time this season, taking on Indiana State Sunday at noon. The Hilltoppers come off a season opener where they tied against Missouri after a defensive masterclass from both teams. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick earned her first career shutout with six saves. Riddick has appeared in... The post WKU Soccer travels to take on Indiana State appeared…
WKU Board of Regents approved the contract extension of Athletic Director Todd Stewart on Aug. 14. Stewart’s extension will allow him to continue as the Athletic Director through the summer of 2030. In this extension, Stewart’s base salary will increase to approximately $317,892 from the previous $298,000. Stewart will earn a retention bonus of $85,000... The post Board of Regents approves…
Editor’s note: Mark Clauson is the writer’s father In appreciation of estate gifts totaling $2.8 million, the WKU Board of Regents approved several naming requests in honor of Romanza Johnson. The board approved six total honorary naming requests for Johnson, including: Romanza and Ralph Johnson Agriculture Fund for Excellence Romanza Johnson Applied Human Sciences Fund... The post Board of…
Students have begun moving into the previously shut-down Normal and Regents halls a year ahead of schedule. “I think what I love so much is just seeing the excitement from the students and parents who are moving in,” Catherine LaRoche, executive director of Housing and Residence Life, said. LaRoche said that while the repairs were... The post Previously closed Normal and Regents halls welcome…
WKU Soccer opens up the season with a 0-0 draw against the Missouri Tigers. The defense showed up for both teams allowing little breathing room. The Hilltoppers and Tigers combined for just 19 shots. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick had a career game finishing the night with six saves on 11 shots. WKU could not... The post WKU Soccer ends in tie versus Missouri appeared first on…
WKU Soccer will kick off the 2026 season tonight as they welcome the Missouri Tigers. The Hilltoppers come off their best season since 2021 where they finished 9-5-3 and took home a share of the Conference USA regular-season championship, splitting it with Liberty. WKU is ranked fourth in the preseason CUSA standings, behind Liberty, Missouri... The post WKU Soccer opens season against Missouri…
