Interview with A. D. Albright, March 21, 1989

Interview Summary

A.D. Albright continues to discuss John Oswald's resignation as president of the University of Kentucky. He explains how audits of the university and possible threats by Governor Louie B. Nunn may have affected Oswald's decision to leave the university. Albright also addresses the research conducted by UK over the years and states that the university still must encompass the entire state in their research efforts. He mentions the transfer of coal research from UK to the University of Louisville. Albright compares Oswald to David Roselle, who was president of UK at the time of this interview. He then addresses the role of A.B. Kirwan as acting president after Oswald left the university. He discusses criticism of Kirwan for not dealing directly with student issues, and the influence of Kirwan's mother, Betty, in his appointment. Albright mentions the search for a new president and why he did not pursue the position.

Interview Keyword

Basketball scandals College sports--Economic aspects--United States. College sports. University of Kentucky--Basketball Scandals Resignation Acting presidents Interim presidents Presidential search committees

Interview LC Subject

Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald) Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald)--Interviews Kirwan, Betty Nunn, Louie B., 1924-2004 Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995 University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History Kirwan, Albert Dennis College administrators College presidents College teachers--Social conditions Education, Higher--Kentucky Educators Universities and colleges Universities and colleges--Faculty Universities and colleges--Administration College administrators--Selection and appointment College teachers College teaching

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