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Sarah Harne crowned 2020 Homecoming queen
Oct 9th, 2020
Sarah Harne of Liberty was crowned WKU’s 2020 Homecoming queen on Friday night.
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View from the Hill: 'Maskerade' a fitting theme for Homecoming 2020
Oct 8th, 2020
“Maskerade” is the theme of Homecoming this week at Western Kentucky University. It’s extremely fitting for 2020 as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Homecoming 2020: 28 students are candidates for queen
Oct 5th, 2020
Twenty-eight students are candidates for Homecoming 2020 queen at WKU. The 2020 queen will be crowned in a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
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View from the Hill: Alumnus develops thermal imaging device to check temperatures
Sep 24th, 2020
Since having our temperature taken is very much a part of our lives these days, it’s more important than ever to find efficient and accurate ways to do that.
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Former WKU Provost Barbara Burch dies; arrangements announced
Jan 6th, 2020
WKU Provost Emeritus Dr. Barbara G. Burch died early Sunday morning at the age of 81.
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View from the Hill: History of Harlaxton Manor
Dec 19th, 2019
Since 2007, WKU has been sending students to Harlaxton College in England each semester. In this View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to a WKU alum who has done a deep dive into the history of Harlaxton Manor and the eccentric man who had it built.
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Victor H. Strahm enshrined in Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame
Dec 3rd, 2019
Brigadier General Victor H. Strahm. a Bowling Green native and member of WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni, was enshrined in the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 in Lexington.
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View from the Hill: Next phase at McChesney Field Campus
Nov 14th, 2019
It’s been 10 years since nearly 140 acres of land was dedicated to WKU by the family of Hardin Field McChesney Sr. The addition of a pavilion is going to take the learning opportunity to a new level as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: WKU alum starring in 'White Christmas the Musical'
Nov 7th, 2019
He’s been called Broadway’s favorite tap dancing man, and this week WKU alum Jeremy Benton is back in Bowling Green to star in Saturday night’s production of White Christmas. WKU’s Amy Bingham caught up with Benton on campus in the View from the Hill.
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WKU to observe Veterans Day at ceremony on Nov. 11
Oct 31st, 2019
WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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View from the Hill: Former Homecoming queens reminisce
Oct 17th, 2019
"Decades of Spirit" is this year’s Homecoming theme at WKU, a chance to celebrate traditions from the University’s 113-year history. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with some former Homecoming queens to reminisce in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU to celebrate Homecoming 2019 'Decades of Spirit' Oct. 17-20
Oct 1st, 2019
This year’s Homecoming theme, Decades of Spirit, celebrates WKU’s heritage and honors the University’s traditions over its 113-year history.
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View from the Hill: Board & Brush has strong WKU connection
Sep 5th, 2019
A couple of WKU graduates, who met and married while working on the Hill, are realizing a dream they never knew they had. And it all started with a bachelorette party as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Gatton Academy grand piano
Aug 15th, 2019
A new grand piano at The Gatton Academy will benefit students for generations to come. The piano is being dedicated to a professor near and dear to Gatton as Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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'Decades of Spirit' theme announced for Homecoming 2019
Aug 2nd, 2019
The WKU Alumni Association announced that the 2019 Homecoming festivities will be celebrated with a throwback Decades of Spirit theme that celebrates WKU’s heritage and honors its 113 years of tradition.
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3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2019
Jul 22nd, 2019
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, a nationally recognized public health official and an award-winning professor and mathematician will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
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View from the Hill: Hilltopper Volunteer Network
Jul 11th, 2019
WKU’s Alumni Association is hitting the road this summer to recruit volunteers for the Hilltopper Volunteer Network. WKU’s Amy Bingham joined them at a recent stop in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: WKU recognized for fundraising success
Jul 2nd, 2019
WKU is receiving global recognition for its fundraising success. It’s a proud moment for Hilltopper nation as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Journey to the Vote
Jun 6th, 2019
A hundred years ago women were fighting for the right to have their voices heard at the ballot box. That journey is the focus of a yearlong celebration at WKU as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Amanda Trabue named Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Apr 19th, 2019
Amanda Trabue is returning to the Hill as the Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at WKU.
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