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Kentucky University Board Shake-Up | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear’s latest moves to reshape the University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees are sparking fresh debate — with two new trustees, Mitchel Denham and Ruth Cecelia Day, both major campaign donors, stepping in as the governor retains control over 16 of 20 seats. Meanwhile, faculty and student voices are gaining a stronger foothold, as Professor Nathan Vanderford joins Karen Petrone and student president Nick Pace on the board. Outgoing trustee Hollie Swanson slammed the university’s “top-down” style and reliance on outside groups, while the provost acknowledged faculty’s right to…
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