Public land‑grant research university in Lexington, Kentucky
UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart has announced he will retire as athletic director at the end of June and will not take the executive-in-residence role for the UK Sport and Workforce Initiative. The university is seeking a successor as Beshear raises questions about governance and new hires.
Michigan State faces leadership turmoil as its president and athletic director depart in quick succession; Kentucky appoints a new athletic director amid broader campus upheaval. Replacements and interim leadership are in motion as the school searches for new admins.
As the 250th anniversary of independence approaches, scholars argue John Dickinson’s contributions have been overlooked. Calvert, founder of the John Dickinson Writings Project, emphasizes Dickinson’s push for gradual independence and legal protections for the vulnerable, challenging the enduring image of him as a marginal figure.
A federal grand jury in West Virginia has indicted Kerr Kriisa, a 25-year-old Estonia-born former college basketball player, on five counts of wire fraud. He was arrested in Kentucky and is set to appear in federal court this week. The indictment details alleged schemes involving victims who were told they were helping someone in need and included claims of loans, organ sales, and family emergencies.
Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as governors and lawmakers press for a health update. Beshear is calling on McConnell’s office to disclose current status while lawmakers assess potential vacancy implications.”