Bevin said Wednesday that his appointment of the founder of the Papa John's pizza company and nine others represents "a new day" for UofL.
The Republican governor's decision to disband the former board on June 17 is being challenged in court by Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Bevin says the new board will be more effective. The new appointments include John Schnatter, the founder, chairman and CEO of Papa John's International Inc. Another appointee is Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman, a Louisville businessman and former UofL basketball standout.
Bridgeman is among three African-Americans appointed as trustees.
