About HAF

The Hilltopper Athletic Foundation is the fundraising arm of the WKU Athletics Department and provides financial support with a goal of improving the student-athlete experience.
Since 1965, the HAF has served as the financial lifeblood for WKU Athletics helping to fund the overall student-athlete experience at Western Kentucky University.
The purposes of the Foundation is to provide the necessary scholarships and other financial assistance to allow as many student athletes as possible the opportunity for an athletic and academic experience at WKU and to further support WKU Athletics through private support and visibility.

Commissioner's Academic Medal (3.75+)*
general student population*
or higher GPA*

Jim Clark
Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director
(Development / NIL)

Kat Smith
Senior Associate Athletic Director
(Executive Director of HAF)

Griffin Lamb
Assistant Director of Development

Taylor Manning
Membership Coordinator

Colby Alexander
Graduate Assistant

Paula Davids
Administrative Assistant