Western Kentucky University

This year, 31 students are vying for the title of Homecoming Queen as part of WKU’s Homecoming celebration themed “Big Red’s World Tour.”

Homecoming festivities will culminate when the Homecoming queen is crowned at halftime of the WKU vs. Jacksonville State football game on Saturday, Nov. 14, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium.

See the full list of candidates at WKU News: bit.ly/4sLIXUz

From breezy mornings to golden hour sunsets, the Hill has that autumn glow!

Whether you're joining us for a campus tour with a future Hilltopper or revisiting your favorite spots during Homecoming, we can't wait to see you.

Join us next week as we observe Veterans Day and honor our nation’s heroes. 🇺🇸

WKU will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower.

At 5 p.m., The Kentucky Museum at WKU will host a Veterans Event in the Charles Hardcastle Kentucky Building. David Serafini, a WKU Department of History faculty member, will present "Kentuckians at War."

After the presentation, items from the Kentucky Museum’s collection of World War I and World War II artifacts will be on display from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Classroom II.

Read more about Veterans Day events on the Hill at bit.ly/4zGkJ0r

Marketing and Marching Band? Sophomore Aidan Stone is pursuing both of his passions while in the Gordon Ford College of Business.

"I've always had a business-minded mentality. When I run into a problem, I usually think about how I can solve it as efficiently and effectively as possible. My father was also a business major in college, so growing up around that mindset feels pretty natural to me," Aidan shared.

A marketing major, Aidan notes that he "can be creative and business focused" with his future degree.

Just a few minutes away from Chandler Hall, Aidan practices routines in the Ford Fieldhouse and performs under the lights in Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium in the fall to support WKU football games.

He's also been able to apply concepts from the classroom into his BRMB experience.

"Being a section leader, there are times that I have to think on my toes and come to a conclusion with not only the idea of longevity behind it, but how to do it as efficiently and effectively as possible."

Read more about Aidan's Hilltopper Journey: bit.ly/4sH1HEF

As AI remains at the top of many conversations across industries, Jeremy Utley presented his thoughts on Reimagining What's Possible with AI during the annual Presidential Speaker Series.

He shared how generative AI can help expand creativity, improve problem-solving, and unlock new possibilities for individuals and organizations. Utley also shared thoughts from his upcoming book, The Human Advantage: What AI Can't Do Without You.

#WKU #Technology