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Barnhart’s Part-Time Return to UK | Lexington News
Mitch Barnhart, former UK Athletics Director, is stepping into a part-time advisory role starting July 1, 2026, reporting directly to President Eli Capilouto with a $40K salary and focus on fundraising — a far cry from the $950K post-retirement offer he declined amid public backlash, including from Governor Beshear. He’ll receive a $3.06M severance paid in installments from private funds, stripped of perks like tickets and cars. Meanwhile, J Batt takes over as new Athletics Director July 28, as the university navigates governance shifts and donor relations in a new era. Listen in comfort:Get…
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