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Baseball · Bowling GreenWKU students now have the chance to explore the world of sports analytics in a unique way: through a class based on ideas from the book and film “Moneyball.” Adam Brownlee, WKU analytics and information systems professor, helped form the class and confirmed that it is based on the popular baseball movie and book, which are based on a true story. “The story of Moneyball is rooted in the teachings of Bill James, a destroyer of long held beliefs su…See the Story
‘Can a baseball team reduce their goals to a math problem?’
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenLocal businesses and campus organizations gathered at Centennial Mall and in front of DSU to celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 19. Students walked around from booth to booth and were able to learn about sustainability and different environmental issues. Big Red plays cornhole at the WKU Office of Sustainability’s “WKU Earth Day” on Friday, April 19 in Centennial Mall. Games such as cornhole and life-sized Jenga were available for attendees …See the Story
WKU Office of Sustainability hosts ‘WKU Earth Day’
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenJane Olmsted, a retired English professor from WKU, recently published her latest work, ‘Letters from the Karst’, on April 9th. The book follows the Collins family and their paths after their father’s death, leaving three daughters and their mother to find ways to move forward. Olmsted started her career at WKU in 1996 and worked there for 25 years before retiring in 2021. During her time at WKU, she focused her work on English literature and t…See the Story
Former WKU professor publishes ‘Letters from the Karst’ novel
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenThe Gordon Ford College of Business celebrated the final metal beam being put in place of the new business college building, on Thursday, April 18. The beam was the last of the 60 tons of steel placed so far in the construction, according to WKU. Once completed, the 113,000-square-foot facility will house 21 classrooms, adaptable teaching and learning spaces and a food/coffee shop. The final beam of the new Gordon Ford College of Business buil…See the Story
Gordon Ford College of Business holds ‘Beam Raising Ceremony’
Senate · Bowling GreenThe WKU Student Government Association announced the 34 students elected into the 24th Senate at midnight Wednesday, April 17, at an election results event in the Senate Chamber in DSU and through their Instagram account. Over 60 students were listed on the ballot for the SGA spring 2024 general election. The election results are as follows. Senior Senators Annie Finch Anne-Marie Wright Jenna Wells Junior Senators Rush Robinson Maggie Yelton …See the Story
SGA announces spring election results
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenWalking into an introductory biology course in Snell Hall at WKU, the demographic makeup of its students may surprise those from outside the department. They are mostly women. It is well-known that since the development of science, technology, engineering and math fields, the discipline has been male-dominated. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 1970, women made up 8% of the STEM workforce. By 2021, that percentage increased to 35%, but sti…See the Story
‘Change the conversation’: Women in STEM make advances
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Bowling GreenWKU Fashion Inc. is holding a clothing drive from now until Wednesday, May 1. Fashion Inc. is a student organization that promotes fashion awareness and interest in fashion careers throughout the campus and community, according to their Instagram. Donations for the clothing drive may include gently used or new clothing, but no categories are specifically requested. According to their Instagram, a drop-off box will be located in the Academic Co…See the Story