Familiar face to lead WKU’s Gatton Academy into next chapter
Alongside his leadership of The Gatton Academy, Strode most recently served as the administrator overseeing WKU’s regional campuses, including WKU Glasgow.
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Park City Elementary chooses longtime staff member as principal
A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Jackson holds master’s degrees and principal certification from the University of the Cumberlands.
After years of waiting, student-built flood alarm installed in Barren County
A student-developed flood warning system inspired by a tragedy has been installed in Barren County and is now being tested at a low-water crossing after years of development.
Nominations open for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
According to the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame, nominations should focus on the educator's impact on students and young people in Kentucky.
BCSO rejects reduced-funding proposal for WKU Glasgow security role
WKU said it is continuing to review security needs at the Glasgow campus.
New sports and recreation facility proposed near Boys & Girls Club
The proposed facility, known as the Guilfoil Recreation Center at the Craft Innovation Center, would be located adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club.
WKU students to pay more as regents approve tuition increase
The increase raises undergraduate tuition by $204 per semester, bringing the cost to $6,240 for the upcoming academic year.
Over 130 Barren County students recognized on WKU honors lists
The largest number of honorees came from Glasgow, with 103 students recognized.
Owens named principal of Barren County Area Technology Center
The technology center announced Owens’ appointment in a social media post, welcoming him back to the school.