EKU President on Budget Deficit, Sexual Harassment Policy, and Health Department Funding

WEKU | By Mike Savage

Published November 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST

On Today's Interview, Mike Savage speaks to EKU President David McFaddin about the university's budget deficit, the Governor's call for colleges to review sexual harassment policies, new funding from the Department of Health, and a new requirement for a common online college application process.

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