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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Former president Bill Clinton talks with former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown, a UK alumnus, after speaking to support Jack Conway in his run for Senate on Oct. 11, 2010. Brown is a UK alumnus. Photo by Britney McIntosh | Kernel File

Here’s a list of UK alumni who have moved on to to become governor.

Hailey Peters October 26, 2019

University of Kentucky alumni have gone on to do great things. Although neither of the current gubernatorial candidates are graduates of UK, there have been several notable governors in the history of...

Candidates for Kentucky governor Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear take part in a debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Bevin, Beshear face off at UK’s Singletary Center in second gubernatorial debate

Sydney Momeyer October 15, 2019

In a heated, back-and-forth event, Kentucky’s second gubernatorial debate took place under a series of accusations and promises between candidates.Tonight, incumbent Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and his...

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Lexington Diner thrusted into the national spotlight

Becky Feigin March 7, 2017

Lexington Diner recently celebrated its three-year anniversary as a downtown breakfast staple.Owners Karin West and Ranada Riley opened Lexington Diner in February 2014. They started out with the plan...

State government giving much-needed second chances with criminal expungement bill

Editorial board April 8, 2016

Prisoners are often the forgotten block of American society. While not acceptable, this is somewhat understandable, since they are, by definition, being punished for committing a crime deemed worthy of...

Gov. Matt Bevin has vowed to dismantle Kynect. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

Former Gov. Steve Beshear fighting to save Kynect

Editorial Staff February 11, 2016

.@Steve__Beshear says dismantling kynect is a campaign promise @MattBevin shouldn't have made @WHAS11 pic.twitter.com/oLZHWAU7EW— Kayla Moody (@WHAS11Kayla) February 11, 2016With Kynect’s destruction...

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