Retiring AD Mitch Barnhart steps away from lucrative UK post after governor complains

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 825

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has decided not to take a $950,000 a year job that would begin after his June 30 retirement, UK President Eli Capilouto announced on Thursday.

“Mitch Barnhart came to me earlier this week to share his concern that the discussion surrounding his future role leading our sports workforce initiative has become a distraction from the work of our university, Capilouto announced in his statement. Mitch and his …

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