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EKU President addresses the high profile Softball player abuse investigation, a new Regents chair, Model Lab and Alumni Coliseum future plans

WEKU | By Mike Savage

Published July 25, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT

EKU President David McFaddin

On this month's interview with EKU President David McFaddin, we discuss the high-profile Softball player abuse allegations and newly closed investigation, the impact of a new board of Regents Chair on University priorities and students and future plans for expansion and updates to Model Lab School and Alumni Coliseum

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