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EKU President on the General Assembly session, the demolition of a 150-year-old building, and a Model Lab update

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST
EKU President David McFaddin
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EKU President David McFaddin

Mike Savage speaks to EKU President David McFaddin on the start of the 2026 General Assembly, the demolition of a 150-year-old University-owned house, potential delays on construction of a new Model Laboratory school, and a new scholarship program for freshmen.

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