Governor Bert T. Combs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1939, having achieved the second highest standing in his graduating class. As a student in the College of Law, he was a member of Coif, a law school honorary, and managing editor of the Kentucky Law Journal.
During World War II, Governor Combs served as chief of the investigative section of the War Crimes Department. He holds the Bronze Star and was decorated by the Philippine Government.
In 1951 he was appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and has served as chairman of the Kentucky Judicial Council. In 1959 Combs became Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Governor Bert T. Combs was the main speaker at a student-wide convocation that was held in December. This was the first time in many years the Governor has addressed the students. He spoke about his administration policies and what he hopes to achieve as Governor.
Governor Bert T. Combs
Governor Combs addresses the student body at the convocation in December.