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Mary Nixon elected as new board of trustees chairwoman

By Matthew Keck–

Mary Nixon was elected the new chairwoman of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees on July 18. This announcement came after the board met for their first meeting of the new fiscal year.

U of L spokesman John Karman said outgoing chairman David Grissom will remain on the board as a trustee until his term expires on Jan. 13, 2023.

Nixon has served on the board since February 2018. She was appointed to the board by Gov. Matt Bevin, with her term set to expire on Jan. 13 2024.

Nixon worked as a financial executive for Yum!