Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky
'Great Teacher' Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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'Great Teacher' Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom
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This February, the University of Kentucky Alumni Association honored six recipients of this year's Great Teacher Awards.
Launched in 1961, the awards are the longest-running UK recognition program for accomplished and passionate educators.
To receive the honor, teachers must first be nominated by a student. The UK Alumni
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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ROB BONTA
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
JENNIFER DAVENPORT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 31, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
The Honorable Robert F
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Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children
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Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was
The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial
OAKLAND -Calif
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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 21, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
In th
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported hate vandalism targeting a mosque site on Long Isl
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
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Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken
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Del Mar College Announces 2026 Recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Del Mar College issued the following news:
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Del Mar College announces 2026 recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence
Peers select Journalism Professor Robert Muilenburg for coveted DMC faculty recognition, choice based on Muilenburg's long-standing impact on students' successes and careers
Article by Richard Guerrero, Jr.
If Robert Muilenburg's service to Del Mar College (DMC) could be summed up succinctly in one word, that word w
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Disabled veterans gather in Orlando, Florida, to tackle critical issues at annual national convention
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Disabled veterans gather in Orlando, Florida, to tackle critical issues at annual national convention
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) held its annual national convention Aug. 1-4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul R. Lawrence, second-in-command and chief operating officer for the nation's second-largest federal depar
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Environmental Defense Fund: Michigan Coal Plant Costs Balloon to $259 Million, as Trump Administration Orders Sixth Unlawful Extension Past Retirement
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Michigan coal plant costs balloon to $259 million, as Trump administration orders sixth unlawful extension past retirement
The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days
* The Trump administration issued a sixth unlawful "emergency order" extending the J.H. Campbell coal plant past its retirement for another 90 days, even though lo
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Experts Urge Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Anticipated Harm and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health and Human Services Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
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A Fairfax, Virginia, based Army veteran and the co-founder of NextStepCare secured $10,000 in non-dilutive funding in a special pitch competition hosted by DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the congressionally chartered voice of America's disabled veterans.
Dr. Jeremy Dublon is a distinguished podia
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Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced a generous $200,000 donation from Ford Motor Co. to help support free transportation to medical appointments for America's ill and injured veterans. A special check presentation took place Aug. 1 at the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, F
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Freedom From Religion Foundation: Texas Families Urge Supreme Court to Hear 10 Commandments Law Challenge
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Texas families urge Supreme Court to hear 10 Commandments law challenge
More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
The nonreligious, Unitarian Universalist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Baha'i families challenging the Te
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From the Chiefs to UMKC: Jerry Blanton Joins Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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From the Chiefs to UMKC: Jerry Blanton Joins Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
Longtime UMKC staff member honored for a remarkable career on and off the football field
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University of Missouri-Kansas City students and employees may know Jerry Blanton as the associate director of the Student Union. But before his career at UMKC, Blanton made his mark on another Kansas City instit
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Kentucky Medicaid Beneficiaries and Caregivers Speak Out Against Community Engagement Rule Barriers and Impacts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Kentucky Voices for Health received dozens of responses to a comment collector we distributed to collect public comments on CMS's Interim Final Rule implementing the Medicaid community engagement requirements under section 1902(xx) of the Social Security Act. We respectfully submit the responses we received as comments that
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KnowledgeWorks: Centering Student Voice
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Centering Student Voice
The relevance gap and its interconnection with centering student voices through co-design
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* The relevance gap persists when students are excluded from decisions about their learning, but centering student voice through co-design helps align education with real-world needs
* Treating students as partners transforms engagement, builds critical life and workforce skills and r
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League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sue
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LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera Treasurer
Aiden Roach Youth
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins
Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of sta
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NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org
Officers
Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado
Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii
Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico
Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana
Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci
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New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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New UK program uses equine research to grow the next generation of scientists
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A new University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) program is betting that a beloved Kentucky animal can be the hook that pulls more students into science-based careers.
Backed by a five-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food an
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive
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Sen. Warren Issues Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 13, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Secretary Kennedy:
I write regarding the administration's calamitous response to the biggest outbreak of cyclosporiasis in US hi
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Skills2Compete Colorado Issues Criticism Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Inaccurate Evidence and Potential Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Skills2Compete-Colorado
Colorado affiliate of the National Skills Coalition
Coordinated by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy
https://copolicy.org/skills2compete/ | cbrennan@copolicy.org
Submitted online via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Mr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students
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UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK College of Education receives grant for youth substance-use prevention
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A University of Kentucky College of Education initiative will expand evidence-informed substance-use prevention programming for young people across Kentucky after receiving nearly $200,000 from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission through the state's Office of the Attorney General.
The funding is part of more th
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United Campus Workers Southeast Union Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Threatening Federal Research Funding and Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Docket OMB-2026-0034
Comment on OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
United Campus Workers Southeast (UCWSE) Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3821 opposes the OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. We are a wall-to-wall union representing over five th
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USARD Protection Working Group Hosts In Depth Workshop With FBI and TEDAC
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news on Aug. 16, 2026:
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USARD Protection Working Group Hosts In Depth Workshop with FBI and TEDAC
By Ed Sasan, Brigade ATO 2nd Recruiting Brigade
Redstone Arsenal, ALA - The USARD Protection Working Group conducted a comprehensive two day workshop on August 4-5, 2026, led by Mr. Ed Sasan, Antiterrorism Officer for the 2nd Recruiting Brigade. The event featured an immersive visit to both the Federal Bur
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Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o
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WKU President delivers annual Convocation address
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU President delivers annual Convocation address
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President Timothy C. Caboni presented the Spirit of WKU Award to Dr. Corinne Murphy. WKU Photo by Katie Corbin.
Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni officially opened the institution's 120th academic year today during the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation in Van Meter Auditorium. The event provides an opportunity for facul
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