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Scholarship Frozen by New State Law | Lexington News
Western Kentucky University froze the Ed Bohlander Scholarship — a $1,000 award for sociology and criminology students — citing Kentucky’s new House Bill 4, which bans public colleges from spending funds based on race, religion, or other protected categories. But critics argue the scholarship, privately funded by the College Heights Foundation and established before the law passed, may be exempt — sparking debate over whether WKU overreacted. The professor’s family is rallying to restore the fund, as lawmakers now question the university’s interpretation and urge a solution that honors…
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