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Today's Interview: EKU Interim President David McFaddin

WEKU | By Mike Savage

Published April 27, 2020 at 4:51 PM EDT

On Today’s Interview, Mike Savage talks to EKU Interim President David McFaddin about EKU short term furloughs implemented to balance a seven million dollar shortfall, a newly instituted state rule to cap tuition for students next year and more online classes at EKU.

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Mike Savage

Mike Savage joined WEKU in 2018 as Director & General Manager. He has worked in public radio for 30 years and has managed public radio stations in Georgia, Illinois and Indiana. In his current role as WEKU Director & General Manager, Mike directs station operations, programming, news and fundraising.

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