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Welcome to Western Kentucky University, where the Spirit Makes the Master!

Bowling Green, KY
Joined April 2011
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Western Kentucky University
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Keeping our home in our hearts. ❤️ #BGStrong #LoveBG #WKU
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President Timothy @Caboni ’s email to the WKU Community:
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from WKU!
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WHAT. IS. HAPPENING?!?!?! 🐘
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@caboni @WKUFootball I see you have a home game on Sept 8! 👀
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Western Kentucky University
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Official WKU response to the COVID-19 health crisis to be released at 2:00 p.m. CDT today. Refer to the university website and official WKU social media accounts for updates. Students, faculty, and staff should check email this afternoon for additional information.
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Western Kentucky University
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Look who’s over the hill!
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Western Kentucky University
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Spring has arrived at WKU!
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Emergency crews are assessing significant storm damage in the Bowling Green area. WKU is in contact with all residential staff, and no injuries are reported on campus at this time.
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Sunset over #WKU #GoTops ❤️
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Sunsets on the Hill are unlike any other. #GoTops #WKU
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Welcome to the Hill, Class of #WKU2021 ! #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to the #WKU Class of 2020! #WKUGrad
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Western Kentucky University
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Hilltopper fans are in for a big treat Friday when Shaquille O'Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, performs a pre-game concert on WKU's South Lawn. Amy Bingham has a preview in this week's View from the Hill. #WKU #GoTops #Gameday @WKUSports @WKUFootball @WKUAlumni @WKU_SA
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Western Kentucky University
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Compassion, empathy, and renewal. #TeamKentucky #TogetherKY #HilltopperFamily
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Kentucky’s largest marching band will take to the field in new uniforms this year! Preview them here and then see them for yourself Thursday night when @WKUFootball takes on Central Arkansas at 6:30 at Houchens Industries – L.T. Smith Stadium. @wkubrmb
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Western Kentucky University
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As the sun sets on the Hill tonight, we embrace the spirit of WKU. It calls us to accept challenges, take care of each other, and ultimately grow stronger together. No matter where we are, we are Hilltoppers. (1/4)
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Western Kentucky University
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Happy Holidays from #WKU !
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Western Kentucky University
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WKU is unlike any other place - even when we're not all in one place. As we complete this first week of alternate instruction, we celebrate the Hilltopper Spirit that calls us to come together and overcome challenges. #WKU #HilltopperFamily #TogetherWeClimb
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Western Kentucky University
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The Bike 4 Alz team rode through this afternoon's rain to stay on schedule and make it to Bowling Green! Support their efforts at the Tops End Alz event tomorrow evening, 6-8pm, at SOKY Marketplace. #WKU #Bike4Alz
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Western Kentucky University
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Beginning in fall 2021, full-time, first-time freshmen from Kentucky who receive Pell Grant assistance and have at least a 3.00 high school GPA will be eligible to attend WKU tuition free. Learn more about the Hilltopper Guarantee at #WKU #ClimbWithUs
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Western Kentucky University
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WKU will join Kentuckians across the state in ringing bells each morning at 10am to show solidarity. The Guthrie Bell Tower will begin its usual chime to the tune of God Bless America at 9am Central / 10am Eastern. #WKU #TogetherKY #TeamKentucky #HealthyAtHome
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Western Kentucky University
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Happy birthday, President @caboni ! Dance like no one's watching. #coolestprez #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
2 years
4:05am Update: WKU will not hold commencement ceremonies today (December 11). WKU remains without power. No injuries are reported on campus, but there is significant tornado damage in the area.
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Western Kentucky University
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Congrats to WKU's 2018 Homecoming queen Makaylie Botts of Glasgow, daughter of Jimmy & Cathy Botts. She is a Public Relations major & Communication Studies minor, sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon. She was escorted by Pate Shipley. #wkuhc18 #wku #wkuhomecoming
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Western Kentucky University
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Welcome to the Hill, #WKU2023 ! We are excited to see what great things you do as part of the Hilltopper family. Enjoy WKU M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, and Go Tops!
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Western Kentucky University
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It is imperative, now more than ever, that we join together in ensuring all members of the WKU Family not only feel welcomed and safe, but experience our campuses as inclusive environments in which to live, learn and grow. Read more at
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Western Kentucky University
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Today, we are celebrating the best mascot in the world. Happy birthday, @WKUBigRed ! #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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The Big Red Marching Band is getting a new look! After more than 110% growth over the past decade, the largest marching band in Kentucky will take to the field in new uniforms this fall at WKU. #MarchWithUs #ClimbWithUs
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Western Kentucky University
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Sharing two of our favorite colors on this snowy day. 🔴⚪️ #WKU #GoTops
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Western Kentucky University
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All WKU campuses will be closed tomorrow Jan. 30 due to the predicted cold weather and wind chills. A list of essential services that will remain open will be posted and updated at . We anticipate a return to normal schedule on Thurs. Jan. 31 #wkualert #wku
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Western Kentucky University
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WKU alumnus Juan Dozier (’19, ’20) recently made a gift to WKU to establish the Juan H. D. Dozier II Scholarship in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more at #WKU #WKUAlumni #ClimbWithUs @WKUAlumni @wkuphilanthropy
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Western Kentucky University
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Snow day views. ❄️ ⁣ ⁣ #WKU #WinterOnCampus
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Western Kentucky University
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Welcome to the Hill, #WKU2025 . We’re glad you’re here! #WKU #WKU2025 @wkumasterplan
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Western Kentucky University
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This Friday, South Lawn turns into Shaq Lawn! ⁣ ⁣ Make your way to WKU because @djdiesel will have the crowd jumping starting at 5pm. ⁣ ⁣ After the concert, get ready to cheer on the Tops as @WKUFootball takes on UAB! 🏈 ⁣ ⁣ #WKU #Gameday @WKUSports @WKUAlumni @WKU_SA
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Western Kentucky University
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Coming Soon: The WKU Commons at Helm Library. A social and intellectual hub bringing together the entire WKU community in the heart of campus. More information at . #ClimbWithUs #WKUCommons #WKU Design by @GenslerChicago .
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Western Kentucky University
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'There's No Place Like Home' theme for WKU Homecoming 2017. @WKUAlumni Read more on WKU News at
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Western Kentucky University
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A snowy start to Spring Break on the Hill #wku #lifemorelife
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to Dr. Martha Sales, who was named Dean of Students today! 🔴⚪️ A four-time alumna of WKU, she has spent 24 years at WKU in a variety of campus roles serving students and served as the Interim Dean of Students since last summer. #WKU #JourneyToTheTop
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Western Kentucky University
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Welcome, Class of 2022! @WKUMASTERPlan attendees gathered last night for the official class photo. #WKU #WKU2022 #CimbWithUs
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to WKU’s 2017 Homecoming Queen Katherine Crider of Dawson Springs. #wku #wkuhc17 #noplacelikewku
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Western Kentucky University
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Gorgeous photo of our snowy Bowling Green campus from Instagram user @isaywoah . #wkusnowday
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Western Kentucky University
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Happy Holidays, Hilltoppers!
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Western Kentucky University
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Still keeping Bowling Green in our hearts one year later. #LightThePath #BGStrong
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Western Kentucky University
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Mike Sanford named 20th head football coach at WKU. Read more on WKU News at…
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Western Kentucky University
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College Heights, on hilltop fair, With beauty all thine own, Lovely jewel far more rare Than graces any throne!
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to Molly Matney on being named Miss Kentucky 2017! Molly is a junior studying agriculture at #WKU .
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Western Kentucky University
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Thanks for making today so amazing, Hilltoppers! #WKU #GoTops @WKUSports @WKUFootball
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Western Kentucky University
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Together, we stand up to help our #WKUFamily and our community in this time of great need. Hilltoppers, thank you for leading, serving, and helping Bowling Green heal. #WKUFamily #BGStrong
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Western Kentucky University
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A few snapshots from the first snowfall of 2021. ❄️⁣ ⁣ #WKU #winter #beautifulcampus
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Western Kentucky University
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Campus looks beautiful this morning! Welcome back #Hilltoppers ! http://t.co/Vlz2VI0S5A
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Western Kentucky University
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It’s a gorgeous, but quiet, day on the Hill. We can’t wait for our students to return! #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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Members of Alpha Phi Alpha have been helping with the Boys to Men Program at Parker Bennett Curry Elementary School. See how this program helps shape the future of children in the community. #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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Big Red showed off some killer moves tonight at Topper U. @WKUMASTERPlan #WKU #WKU2022 #InMyFeelingsChallenge
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Western Kentucky University
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President Timothy @Caboni ’s 12/12/21 email to the WKU Community:
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Western Kentucky University
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Today, we are celebrating the best mascot in the world. Happy birthday, Big Red! #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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WKU has activated contingency plans to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Please refer to for the most up-to-date information.
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Western Kentucky University
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Welcome to the Hill, #WKU2024 . As you finish M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan and prepare to begin classes next week, we are excited for you to start your WKU journey. Thanks to the creative team in @wkuhrl , your class photo brings together your individual photos (1/2) #WKU @WKUMASTERPlan
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Something about the Topper Walk that really brings out the Hilltopper spirit!! Let’s get ready for some @WKUFootball .
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Western Kentucky University
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Did you catch the rainbow on campus yesterday? #WKU 📷 Mattie Howard '24
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Western Kentucky University
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This is how you start a Homecoming Weekend! WKU Homecoming Parade: Decades of Spirit, and now it’s time for Big Red’s Roar! #WKUHC19 #wku
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to Coach Travis Hudson, the 2021 recipient of the Spirit of WKU Award! #WKU #WKUConvocation @WKUVolleyball @WKUSports @TravisHudsonWKU
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Western Kentucky University
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Have a great first day Hilltoppers! #yougotthis #wku
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Western Kentucky University
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For the first time in the history of @WKUFootball , a female is in charge of the athletic training staff, overseeing the overall health and wellness of the team. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to Jessica Judd in this week’s View from the Hill at
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Western Kentucky University
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What weighs 350 pounds and took more than 500 hours to build? The answer is a lifesize replica of Big Red made entirely of Legos. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to the people behind this labor of love in this week's View from the Hill at
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Western Kentucky University
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Stepped away during halftime? No problem. Check out this snippet from the WKU Big Red Marching Band. #wku
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Western Kentucky University
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WKU students will make sixth @Bike4Alz cross country ride this summer to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The group plans to bike May 17 to July 23 from San Francisco, California, to Virginia Beach, Virginia. #EndAlz Read more on WKU News at
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Western Kentucky University
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Hilltoppers, let's support @CheerWKU as they travel to UCA College Nationals in Orlando, FL this weekend! The team is competing in multiple categories & defending their national championship title in the D1A All-Girl Division. #GoTops ! 📣 #WKU #ChampionsClimbHere @WKUSports
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Western Kentucky University
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Highlights from the Hill this week. Springtime is so magical here. #WKU #ClimbWithUs
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Western Kentucky University
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A look behind the scenes of tonight’s class photo. #wku2023 #soexcited
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Western Kentucky University
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Say cheese, #WKU2026 ! 🧀📸 We’re so excited that you’re finally here! #WKU #HilltopperBeginnings #HomeToTheHill @WKUMASTERPlan
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Western Kentucky University
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of former WKU First Lady Harriet Downing. Mrs. Downing served as First Lady from 1969 to 1979 during her husband Dero’s term as WKU’s 4th President. The entire WKU community extends its deepest sympathies to the Downing family. @WKUAlumni
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Western Kentucky University
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Campus sure has changed since then! #WKU #ThrowbackWKU
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What a day of celebration! Congratulations WKU Grads! More than 2,500 of our 4,180 graduates participated in today’s ceremonies. We are excited about what is ahead for you. Go Tops! Read more: #WKU #WKUGrad
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Delvagus Jackson was told he "wasn't college material." He proved the world wrong and graduated twice from #WKU . In fact, he has spent his career in education inspiring and mentoring students. Thanks to @WKUAlumni for this incredible story! Read more at .
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Glow Zone + Fireworks = Wednesday night at @WKUMASTERPlan #wku #wku2022
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Western Kentucky University
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Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Share your #WKUWhiteSquirrel pics with us today @wku
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Western Kentucky University
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Today, we join our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends in celebrating Juneteenth. (1/3)
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Western Kentucky University
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Dr. Timothy C. Caboni named 10th president at WKU. @caboni Read more on WKU News at…
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Western Kentucky University
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Just in time for #MardiGras , @caboni shares his favorite #Cajun recipe with the help of some #WKU Hospitality and Dietetics students! ⚜️🎭🎉 #CookingwithCaboni
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Western Kentucky University
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Congratulations to the WKU Big Red Marching Band, which has received an invitation to perform in the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade ( @Lnydp )! Read more at #WKU News: 📷 Tess Hillman Photography #HilltopToTheWorld #BigRedMarchingBand @WKUMusicDept
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Western Kentucky University
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Fall views from the top of the Hill. 🍂 #WKU #beautifulcampus
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Campus looks beautiful on this snowy day! Stay warm, Hilltoppers! #wku #snow
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Western Kentucky University
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Four former @WKUBasketball student-athletes have united to honor their alma mater and provide opportunities for underrepresented groups at WKU. Read more at #WKU #WKUAlumni @AdamHoward14 @A_Winchester10 @dallasmavs @omv2033 @WKUAlumni @WKUSports
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“Bigotry and hate have no place on this campus.” @caboni #WKUConvocation
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Good luck on finals, Hilltoppers! Finish strong... summer is just around the corner! #WKU
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Western Kentucky University
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All WKU campus locations closed Thurs, 2/19 & Fri 2/20 for winter weather. Essential personnel to report in. #WKUAlert
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Western Kentucky University
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Calling on all Hilltoppers to do your part to protect all members of the WKU family and keep us #HealthyOnTheHill . #WKU #TopsCovered #TogetherWKU #TeamKentucky
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Western Kentucky University
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Med Center Health, WKU expand affiliation with new sports medicine complex on campus. Read…
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Western Kentucky University
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Hilltoppers, now is the time to remind the world that Big Red really is above the rest!  Vote now in the SiriusXM Mascot Bracket Championship and help @WKUBigRed win!
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Is this how it works? 🤔 #BottleCapChallenge #GoTops
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