1) In Kentucky, Gov. Matt Bevin refused to concede the election to Democratic challenger Andy Beshear, who was ahead by 5,300 votes with all precincts reporting. 2) The University of Kentucky has merged academic and student affairs units to form the Office of Student and Academic Life, which blends academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular experiences. 3) Kentucky is the 37th most populous and 26th most populous of the 50 U.S. states.