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Berea College makes history by hiring first female president

WEKU | By Stu Johnson

Published November 13, 2022 at 9:16 PM EST

Dr. Cheryl Nixon at 11-12-22 announcement in Berea

Beginning next July, Berea College will make history when the southern Madison County liberal arts school welcomes its first female president. The Berea College Board of Trustees Saturday named Dr. Cheryl L Nixon as Berea’s tenth president. Stu Johnson had a chance to speak with her soon after the formal announcement.

Current Berea College President Lyle Roelofs offered his comments about his successor:

4LYLEROELOFS.mp3

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Stu Johnson retired from WEKU in November, 2024 after reporting for the station for 40 years. Stu's primary beat was Lexington/Fayette government.

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