Beshear again criticizes U of Kentucky hiring decisions, says ‘real oversight’ is needed

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 983

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A day after Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear shared that he was “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with the management of the University of Kentucky, Beshear expanded on criticism of a “political party” defending the appointment of a new dean of the university’s College of Law.

Beshear said on social media Wednesday that he had “received countless calls and messages agreeing that the University of Kentucky needs to reconsider its recent actions.” On …

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