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EKU President on Pell Grant reduction, Higher Ed pressure and EKU convocation

WEKU | By Mike Savage

Published August 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM EDT

EKU President David McFaddin

On Today's Interview, Mike Savage speaks to EKU President David McFaddin about changes in Pell Grant funding, possible changes to higher education funding in Kentucky, and next week's EKU convocation.

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