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Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and issues associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university offers nearly 200 degree programs for over 18,000 students annually.Official Site: Fact Book
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Fast Facts
- Established: 1906
- Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- President: Gary A. Ransdell
- Faculty: 726Official Site: Fact Book
- Nickname: Hilltoppers
- Motto: "The Spirit Makes the Master"
- Acceptance rate: 93.9% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
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University History
The college was originally founded in 1906 as the Western Kentucky State Normal School. In 1909, the school purchased Pleasant J. Potter College, then moved to that campus in 1911. Originally only offering teaching certificates, the school earned full university status in 1930, as its name changed to Western Kentucky University. It has continued to grow in the decades since, merging with the Bowling Green College of Commerce in 1963 and expanding its campus in 1988. -
Notable Alumni
- Romeo Crennel, coach of the Cleveland Browns
- Clint Ford, actor and voice-over actor
- Julian Goodman, former CEO for NBC
- Steve Gorman, musician
- Nappy Roots, hip-hop group
- Michael Rosenbaum, actor
- The Muckrakers, rock band
- Kenny Perry, professional golfer
- Rod Smart, NFL player
- Jay Wilkison, actor
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Performance at Western Kentucky University tonight :) lets go!
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View All Western Kentucky University Questions (565) | Ask a QuestionWhere is {Mayfield Kentucky}? (3 Answers)Mayfield Kentucky is about a three hour drive north/east from Memphis. You'd take the 155 to get there by car. Mayfield is a town of roughly 10,000 people. read moreWhy did Kentucky Wildcats? (1 Answer)Kentucky Wildcats football coach, Hal Mumme, resigned in 2001 while he was under investigation by the NCAA for recruiting violations. Mumme continued his careers, coaching at New Mexico State University ... read moreWill Sweden rescue Western Europe, if Russia invades? (1 Answer)Of course not. Why would she? She's declared neutrality, and she's demonstrated zero indications of deviating from that path. Besides, it wouldn't make any sense, because when a nation declares ... read moreAlong the borders of Ohio and Kentucky, why does Kentucky control a majority of the Ohio River? (1 Answer)Here you go. --- Since the late 1700s, various states have claimed ownership of various stretches of the Ohio River. The principal reason was to garner wealth from the trade ... read more
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Western Kentucky University Leadership
- President: Gary A. Ransdell
- 1997-Present: President
- 1987-1997: Vice President, Clemson University
- 1997-Present: President
- President: Gary A. Ransdell
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Western Kentucky University Notable Alumni
- Wikipedia: Notable Alumni
- Craig Dezern, VP of Global Public Relations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
- Julian Goodman, Former Chairman of the Board and CEO for NBC
- Steve Gorman, Drummer for The Black Crowes
- Nappy Roots, Hip Hop Band
- The Muckrakers, Rock Band
- Michael Rosenbaum, Actor: Smallville
- Jay Wilkison, Actor
- Clint Ford, Actor and Voice Over Artist
- Romeo Crennel, Head Coach of the Cleveland Browns
- Kenny Perry, Professional Golfer
- Rod Smart, Football Player
- Wikipedia: Notable Alumni
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Studying at Western Kentucky University
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Prospective Students for Western Kentucky University
- Princeton Review: Western Kentucky University
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Visiting Western Kentucky University
- Official site: Campus Tours
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Western Kentucky University Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Athletic League: The Gateway Football Conference | Sunbelt Conference
- Basketball:Men's | Women's
- Baseball: Baseball
- Football: Football
- Golf: Men's | Women's
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