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Beshear Appoints Politically Tied Trustees | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear just reshuffled the University of Kentucky’s board, appointing Mitchel Denham and Ruth Cecelia Day—both major campaign donors—to replace outgoing trustees, sparking debate over political influence in higher education. While Day brings IT leadership experience and Denham a legal background, their ties to Beshear raise questions about transparency and priorities. Meanwhile, student and faculty voices were heard too, with Nick Pace and Nathan Vanderford elected to represent those communities. With one seat still open, the board’s future direction—and its balance of…
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