When Mansfield senior Kaci Danhauer became a peer interest adviser three years ago, she had no idea the impact she could have on hundreds of lives.
Danhauer is one of 11 peer interest advisers for the Best Expectation Programs. She helps students who are on academic probation or who have received low ACT scores, said Jessica [...]

Ninth graders might not want to think about college yet, but that’s when many Kentucky high schools begin pre-college curriculum.
Those efforts could be making a difference, as the number of Kentucky high school graduates who go on to attend college has increased in the last few years.
But there are still gaps in the state’s [...]

Western’s plans for construction may be stalled.
President Gary Ransdell appeared before legislators earlier this month to testify whether he wanted state funding for new construction on campus or maintenance of current facilities.
Ransdell said he asked for funding for existing facilities instead of money for new construction.
“It makes sense to take care of the buildings you [...]

More colleges are encouraging professors to lead study abroad trips for their students, according to a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Western is no exception.
Several Western educators said faculty-led study abroad trips provide a more personal educational environment.
English professor Lloyd Davies said that through faculty-led trips, students are able to grasp classroom concepts [...]