Douglas Elliott Wells was born on June 5, 1998, to Douglas Ray and Tresa Green Wells in Owensboro, Kentucky. Even as a toddler, Elliott was an athlete. He began playing soccer at the age of 3 and running track and cross country shortly after. As a student at Daviess...

Elmond Gary was born in 1911 to parents Gilbert Gary and Janie Lee Gary. A Butler County native, Elmond co-founded Gary Brothers Crushed Stone Company with his brother Hayward. He was the husband of Dorothy Johnson Gary, who he was married to until his passing in...

Emma E. Buckley was a longtime philanthropist in Kentucky. She was married to Clyde E. Buckley, a Lexington, Kentucky tobacco warehouse owner, until his passing. Among many other contributions, Emma established a wildlife sanctuary in Clyde’s honor in Frankfort,...

Emmitt E. Miller and Josephine Isbell Miller were both born and raised in rural Muhlenberg County in Kentucky. Emmitt was born May 7, 1907, and Josephine was born November 8, 1904. They were both raised in a modest home with siblings and each had a desire to have a...

E. R. Ronald & Associates, Consulting Engineers, was established in 1922 and incorporated in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was led by Edward R. Ronald during the time of the establishment of this fund. Edward Richards Ronald, Senior was born February 6, 1900 and...

Estill “Eck” K. Branham was born to John and Ester Branham. A native of Floyd County, Kentucky, Eck came to WKU in 1933, where he lettered in basketball, football, and baseball and received his master’s degree. He then served in the Army in World War II, before...

Eva Rush Lee was born in Allen County, Kentucky. Mrs. Lee was an educator for many years, serving as a teacher and counselor for 36 years for Allen and Jefferson counties’ boards of education. She was also active in her community as a member of Jefferson County and...

This fund was established by Joe and Cheri Natcher to honor the memory of Mr. Everette Thomas Barger, beloved brother of Cheri. Mr. Barger was a 1986 WKU graduate and passed away unexpectedly in 2012. He made many contributions to his community and to his family,...

Edward Wallace “Sonny” Barr, Jr. was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1924 to Bess Moseley and Dr. Edward Wallace Barr Sr. He graduated Kentucky Military Academy before attending WKU, Maryville College, and Vanderbilt University. He served as a Fighter Pilot...

The Department of Applied Human Sciences at WKU sponsors six pre-professional organizations and a national honor society, which offer leadership opportunities as well as exciting activities. Fashion, Inc. is among these. Fashion Inc. is a student organization that...

Flora Lanham Ford was born July 25, 1909 to Ethel May Thurman and William Henry Lanham in Crittenden, Kentucky. Flora was married to William Ford until his passing in 1938 and then to James Berry. She was a loving mother to Norman Henry Ford, Bobby Joe Ford, Margret...

Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (WRECC) is a non-profit electric cooperative that was formed in 1938 to bring electricity to individuals and communities in rural areas of South Central Kentucky. Floyd H. Ellis spent 20 years as president and CEO of...

Frances Matilda Hayden Bickett was born August 21, 1913, to Will and Catherine Blandford Hayden. Frances was a lifelong resident of Calvary, Kentucky. After graduating from St. Catherine College in Springfield, Kentucky, she attended WKU. While on the Hill, she...

Frances Richards was born on November 8, 1893, to Edwin Lovin Richards and Minnie Dixon Richards in Allen County, Kentucky. After spending her young life in Simpson County, Frances came to Bowling Green in 1921 to begin her Hilltopper legacy at the Western Kentucky...

Frank L. Atkinson was a long-time supporter and dear friend of WKU. To honor his memory, Frank’s wife established the Frank L. Atkinson Scholarship Fund. The fund recognizes deserving senior WKU students majoring English. Through this fund, Frank’s legacy lives on in...

Franklin Bank and Trust Company is "Hometown Banking at its Best Since 1958.” Since opening their doors on December 1, 1958, Franklin Bank and Trust Company has become a core part of the Franklin and Bowling Green, Kentucky communities, with branches throughout...

Mrs. Freda Clark Embry graduated from Norton Memorial Infirmary School of Nursing to earn her Diploma in Nursing. As a Registered Nurse, Mrs. Embry became a two-time graduate of Western Kentucky University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1990...

As a result of recent national events, a multi-cultural, interdenominational group of local leaders met to discuss issues of race, as they pertain to Bowling Green and Warren County, Kentucky. These meetings created Gamechangers. Gamechangers’ mission is to provide...

Gary Andrew Boman was born September 17, 1949, to Eva and Roy Boman in Brainerd, Minnesota. Throughout high school and college, Gary was an athlete and served as St. Cloud State’s wrestling team co-captain. He worked as a lieutenant at the St. Cloud Reformatory for...

Dr. Gary Eugene Dillard was born April 26, 1938, in Ridgway, Illinois. He began his Hilltopper legacy when he came to WKU in 1968. Dr. Dillard then served as a Biology Professor for 33 years. He also served as the president of the Southern Appalachian Botanical...

Geneve Anne “Nevann” Mitchell was born April 11, 1931, to John Comer and Golda Gibson Comer. A Lafayette, Indiana native, she graduated from Round Grove High School in 1949 and later graduated from Home Hospital Nursing School in 1952. She married Cletus Mitchell on...

In 1947 Morris Lowe and George Anne Holland were freshman at Western Kentucky State Normal School. A Halloween mixer for all students was hosted by Potter Hall, the women’s residence. All students were matched with two halves of a heart; for Morris, his half read...

Dr. George C. Moore grew up at 1424 Adams Street in Bowling Green, Kentucky, just down the street from WKU in the “Shadow of the Hill,” as he and others called it. As a young man, Dr. Moore became interested in “Amateur Radio” and was certified after high school...

The G. Euen Compton Scholarship Endowment is made possible through a perpetual trust established by G. Euen Compton, a loyal alumnus of Western Kentucky University. He was a successful school teacher in Trigg County and came to value education in the highest regard....

Gordon B. Ford was born on September 27th, 1913 in Greenville, KY. He came to Bowling Green Business University, the forerunner of WKU’s business college, where he graduated in 1934. Gordon credited much to his mother, Mattie Newman Ford, as he was able to attend...

Gwyneth B. Davis was born to Olive E. and George H. Davis in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. Gwyneth earned her law degree from DePaul University Law School. She then began working as an attorney in North Carolina. There she pursued her passion for women’s rights and gender...

Harlin Parker, Attorneys at Law has been a long-standing fixture of Bowling Green, KY since their opening in 1906. While remaining rooted in a tradition of excellence, the lawyers at Harlin Parker strive to be on the cutting edge, embracing the ever-changing world of...

Dr. Harry C. Stephenson was born December 4, 1938. Dr. Stephenson began college at the age of 16 and graduated from WKU in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. While attending WKU, he was recognized as an LY Lancaster Student and was a member of Alpha...

Harvey J. Dixon was born January 5, 1922, in Paoli, Indiana, to Clarence and Carrie Faulkner Dixon. Harvey attended WKU, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1952, and a Master of Arts in education in 1954. He then worked as an educator and administrator in...

Henry Brite was married to Elizabeth P. Brite. Elizabeth was born August 13, 1907 and graduated from WKU in 1927 with a bachelor’s degree through Bowling Green Business University. She then worked as realtor with Brite Realty. To give back to her alma mater,...