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EKU President on KCTCS Partnership, Rural hospital challenges, changes to out-of-state tuition fees, and AI

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published September 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM EDT
EKU President David McFaddin
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EKU President David McFaddin

On Today's Interview, Mike Savage speaks to EKU President David McFaddin about the new partnership with KCTCS, Rural Hospital funding concerns, Out-of-state tuition changes and A-I use at Universities.

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