Dear Thorobred Supporters,

The amended Senate Bill 185 has passed both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly and will be sent to Gov. Andy Beshear for consideration.

This marks a consequential stage in the legislative process for ÍøÆسԹÏ. Over the past several days, many members of our campus community have followed these developments closely, engaged thoughtfully, and spoken with conviction about the values and mission that define this institution.

I am grateful to our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters who helped ensure that ÍøÆسԹÏ’s voice was present and heard throughout this process. Your advocacy reflected both pride in our history and belief in our future. I am also appreciative of our partners in state government and higher education who have engaged this legislation with seriousness and care.

As this process moves to the Governor, our focus remains steady. We will continue to advocate for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï in a manner that honors who we are, protects what matters most, and positions this institution for long-term strength and sustainability.

We will continue to share updates and resources on our Onward and Upward webpage at .

Thank you for your continued support of ÍøÆسԹÏ.

Onward and Upward,

Koffi C. Akakpo, Ph.D.
President
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