The president of WKU is Gary A. Ransdell. He has been Western's president since September 9, 1997. He is the University's ninth president. Dr. Ransdell received his bachelor's degree from Western in 1973 in mass communications, a master of public service degree in public administration in 1974, and a doctor of education degree from Indiana University in 1978. President Ransdell's complete biography can be found here.

Western was founded March 21, 1906. Classes began on January 22, 1907. On February 4, 1911 the school moved to its present site on "the Hill," approximately 125 feet above downtown Bowling Green. For a complete history go here.

Information on transferring to WKU from another institution can be found at http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/transfer5.htm

A listing of undergraduate academic majors is available at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/Registrar/Academic_Programs.htm. Graduate programs are listed at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Graduate/de.htm.

WKU is divided into six colleges: Gordon Ford College of Business; College of Education and Behavioral Sciences; Ogden College of Science and Engineering; Potter College of Arts & Letters; College of Health and Human Services; and Bowling Green Community College. Links to each college can be found at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/aacolleges.htm. A listing of undergraduate academic majors is available at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/Registrar/Academic_Programs.

Red and White are the official athletic colors of Western. The University's mascot is the well-known character Big Red. WKU athletic teams are known as "Hilltoppers".

Information on applying for faculty and staff employment is available through the Human Resources web site. Information on student jobs can be found here.

Western is located in Bowling Green, Ky. approximately 60 miles north of Nashville, Tenn. and 120 miles south of Louisville, Ky. Detailed directions to the University and maps of the University are available for online viewing.

WKU strives to provide a safe environment for its students, employees and visitors. The WKU Police Department is fully accredited by the state of Kentucky. You can learn more about the department, including its prevention programs, at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/StuAffairs/police/.

The Office of Diversity Programs coordinates programming and activities that support cultural diversity. More information is available at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/StuAffairs/Minority/. WKU offers two campus tours each weekday, excluding holidays, through the academic year. For more information, check out http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/campus%20tours1.htm. Admission requirements can be found at http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/.

The main telephone number for WKU information is (270) 745-0111. The mailing address is: Western Kentucky University - 1906 College Heights Blvd. - Bowling Green, Ky. 42101-1000 . You can also e-mail the university at this address: western@wku.edu.

Use the Campus Directory to search for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. For alumni, go to the Online Alumni Directory.

John Quincy Adams. On November 8, 1833, former President J.Q. Adams was a passenger on a Camden & Amboy RR train which suffered the world's first recorded railway accident and first fatalities. It happened at Heightstown, New Jersey, when the 24-passenger train derailed owing to a broken axle.

President George W. Bush established the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health in April 2002 as part of his commitment to eliminate inequality for Americans with disabilities.

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During the 2007 State of the Union Address, the President announced the "Twenty in Ten", an effort to reduce U.S. gasoline usage by 20 percent in the next ten years. America will reach the President's goal by: Increasing The Supply Of Renewable And Alternative Fuels By Setting A Mandatory Fuels Standard To Require 35 Billion Gallons Of Renewable And Alternative Fuels In 2017 – Nearly Five Times The 2012 Target Now In Law.

No, the Electoral College system does not provide for residents of U.S. Territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa to vote for President. Unless citizens in U.S. Territories have official residency (domicile) in a U.S. State or the District of Columbia (and vote by absentee ballot or travel to their State to vote), they cannot vote in the Presidential election.

Yes, within your State your vote has a great deal of significance. Under the Electoral College system, we do not elect the President and Vice President through a direct nation-wide vote. The Presidential election is decided by the combined results of 51 State elections (in this context, the term "State" includes DC). It is possible that an elector could ignore the results of the popular vote, but that occurs very rarely.

Go to the WKU Homepage then click on the box that says quick links. Click on TopNet. Then click on log in. In big blue letters will be the words Lookup My WKU ID. Click on this link. Follow the onscreen directions. Be prepared to write because the ID only stays up for 30 seconds. Your pin number is the last six digits of your social. You will be prompted to change this as you continue the login process.

If you are a WKU employee or registered student, you can set up a Western e-mail account by using TORI, the Total Online Resource Interface, at the following web address: http://www2.wku.edu/tori/. Just follow the instructions to set up an account. TORI will also give you instructions on how to access your account.

Definitely not! Although many students who take advantage of our services attend WKU, we will gladly help any qualified veteran no matter what school he or she plans to attend. No. Although all services, including our academic refresher classes, are free to qualified students, we do not provide financial aid for college, university or technical school.

Profiles of the President and Deputy President are available on the Our leaders section on the Government Information website.

Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan courageously disclosed his Alzheimer's disease. As with his previous cancer, he graciously shared his experiences to help other sufferers realize they are not alone, that these diseases can afflict anyone and that treatment is available. In 1995, he and Nancy Reagan joined with the Alzheimer's Association to create the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute to advance Alzheimer's disease research.

Feel free to check out Barack Obama's LinkedIn group. Alternatively, you can also access Obama's LinkedIn Profile where you can also add an Obama 08 campaign badge to your profile. What's more interesting is finding out who else has also added the Obama 08 badge, within your three degrees of separation.

Fred DeLuca is the president and co-founder of the SUBWAY? restaurant chain. He was 17 years old when he began the business with a $1,000 loan from family friend and partner, Dr. Peter Buck. Dr. Buck suggested that Fred open a sandwich shop in order to make enough money to pay for college tuition.

Allan I. Bergman joined Anixter Center as president/CEO in July 2004. Prior to assuming leadership of Anixter Center, Bergman most recently had served as president and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of America. Bergman is a nationally recognized leader and expert on disability rights, services and advocacy, and he worked towards the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law in 1990.

Thanks, but if you want to send money to someone, send it to Moveon.org -- they're doing the real work. If you like the site, tell a friend.

Once. In the Presidential election of 1836, the election for Vice President was decided in the Senate. Martin Van Buren's running mate, Richard M. Johnson, fell one vote short of a majority in the Electoral College. Vice Presidential candidates Francis Granger and Johnson had a "run-off" in the Senate under the 12th Amendment, where Johnson was elected 33 votes to 17.

The Advisory Council is responsible for commenting to federal agency officials on undertakings that affect historic properties. The Advisory Council is an independent federal agency that carries out Section 106 reviews, advises the President, Congress, and federal agencies on historic preservation, and provides education and training.

In 1992, President Clinton used many of the main areas to hold a press conference when he announced his Cabinet appointments from the 1885 House of Representatives Chamber. On Election Night in 1996, his campaign team used the Riverfront Room as a "Ready Room." The Supreme Court chamber was used as the Communications Room. Then he, Hilary and Chelsea walked out from the Central Hallway onto the platform.