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Helping Student-Athletes, UK Succeed

University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is responsible for the success and well-being of more than 500 student-athletes, but his dedication and passion to elevate the entire athletic program to parallel UK’s drive to reach Top 20 status is truly unique.