© 2026 WEKU
NPR for Central and Eastern Kentucky
Support WEKU!
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
The 1850 campaign is replacing lost federal funds one supporter at a time. Thanks to our listeners and supporters, we are now just 125 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Click here to join the campaign!

EKU President on university funding letter, student loan changes, and the new state DEI regulation

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published May 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM EDT
EKU President David McFaddin
Carsen Bryant
/
EKU
EKU President David McFaddin

On Today's Interview, Mike Savage speaks with EKU President David McFaddin about concerns over federal university funding, potential changes to the federal student loan program, Kentucky's new DEI law, and an update on EKU's annual giving day.
Interviews
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's Director & General Manager, Mike directs station operations, programming, news and fundraising.
See stories by Mike Savage
Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism
WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Contribute now
Related Content