Happy Friday! You've made it through week one! Read on for information on WKU's R2 status, the Lady Toppers beating LA Tech, WKU Men's Basketball losing to LA Tech and a photo story from the Lady Toppers game as well Make sure to check out our song of the day, and as always, GO TOPS!
Provost Bud Fischer speaks to faculty about PhD programs during the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in the Downing Student Union Senate Chambers. Photo by Anna Bell Lee.
Cameron Shaw | News Reporter
Provost Bud Fischer updated the Faculty Senate Thursday with confirmed changes to the FY26 calendar and the timeline for seeking Research II (R2) status
Fischer said it could take the university six years or more on its path toward R2 status due to the Carnegie Classifications’ three-year review periodand the 20 minimum required doctoral research degrees.
According to Senate Joint Resolution 170’s feasibility studysubmitted on Dec 10, 2024, to achieve R2 status, “A university must confer a minimum of 20 doctoral research degrees and a minimum $5 million in total research expenditures ”
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WKU guard Destiny
Salary (1) makes a free throw during the Lady Topper’s game against the La Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Photo by Eli Randolph.
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WKU Women’s Basketball put together a dominant performance Thursday, taking down Louisiana Tech 69-61
The win brought the Lady Toppers’ win streak to four games and improved their record to 13-5 (4-2 Conference USA). The win also brought the team to third in the CUSA
Senior guard Destiny Salary scored 17 points while playing all 40 minutes Senior guard
Alexis Mead added 13 points, and four starters scored in double digits.
“Staying together and communicating within each other on the court was a big help,” Mead said “Just going down the stretch and being able to stay as a solid five unit is going to help us in the playoffs.”
WKU guard Don McHenry (2) makes a basket during the Hilltopper’s game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Photo by Eli Randolph.
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Without two of their top scorers, WKU Men’s Basketball continued to struggle offensively at Louisiana Tech Thursday, losing 77-67 to the Bulldogs and dropping to 2-4 in Conference USA play
Continued shooting woes have plagued the Hilltoppers through conference play, shooting only 21% from three and 33% from the field against the Bulldogs
Given the lack of depth, the Hilltopper bench wasn’t as involved, scoring only 18 off the bench compared to the Bulldogs’ 32 bench points.
The Hilltoppers contained senior forward Daniel Batcho in the first half, holding him to just four In the second half, he turned it on scoring 14 in his 18-point effort.
The Hilltoppers got themselves in foul trouble, as the Bulldogs shot 42 free throws, to the Hilltoppers 21 Fortunately, the Bulldogs struggled to capitalize on the fouls, shooting only 29-of-42
Graduate guard Don McHenry led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 21 points, however he shot only one of seven from three
WKU guard Salma Khedr (34) and LA Tech forward Jordan Marshall (15) go up for rebound during the Lady Topper’s game against the La\A Tech Lady Techsters in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Photo by Eli Randolph.
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