Inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards recognize 9 WKU alumni and benefactors

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky For more than 30 years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony has been a highlight of WKU’s Homecoming weekend. The inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards celebration, which was held on Nov. 9, built upon this legacy and offered the opportunity to recognize nine esteemed alumni and dedicated benefactors of WKU. […]

Western Kentucky University SmartHolstein Lab integrates advanced technology into dairy farming

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Western Kentucky University Dairy Program is using its SmartHolstein Lab to integrate cutting-edge technology into the dairy industry. Made possible by grants from the National Holstein Association and the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund, the SmartHolstein Lab uses new technology for demonstration, education and research advancements. Located at WKU’s 800-acre […]

Lunae to establish corporate headquarters at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new addition to the Commonwealth’s booming health care industry as Lunae LLC, the management service organization of Oria Health, plans to establish its corporate headquarters at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus. The Texas-based telehealth company will invest $266,000 to bring innovative health care […]

Logan Aluminum wins top Canopy “Good Business” award, other South Central Kentucky innovators honored

By Jennifer Brislin, Building Kentucky Logan Aluminum and three other South Central Kentucky businesses were recently honored for their positive social and environmental impact. Logan Aluminum, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Bingocize and Mike Murphy of Murphy Construction Group were honored by Canopy, a Kentucky non-profit whose mission is to grow Kentucky businesses to positively impact people, […]