Western Kentucky University President Timothy Caboni said the university’s top legislative priority going into January will be seeking additional base and performance funding from the state.
The total cost of the top 25 paid employees at WKU is $5,414,721.84 a year, with an average hourly salary of $137.67. The highest paid individual at WKU is Tyson Helton, the Hilltoppers head football coach, who makes $918,000 a year, with Renaldo Domoney, assistant vice president for budget, finance and analytics who makes $163,900,.
As students, we chose to attend Western Kentucky University out of love for the university and everything it offers. We live and learn on a beautiful campus where we are provided resources and activities that other universities do not have. The university’s student-centered approach cultivates an engaging and lively atmosphere for young adults taking first.
Editor’s note: This story was updated with further information detailing the breakdown of the $11 million overspend. The $11 million gap between WKU revenues and expenses from 2022-23 came primarily from overspending in the athletics and enrollment and student experience divisions, as well as from various one-time payments. Susan Howarth, WKU executive vice president for.