Governor Andy Beshear Appoints Saint Joseph Health President Matt Grimshaw to KSU Board of Regents

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 11, 2025) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Matthew Grimshaw, MBA, president of Saint Joseph Health, to the Kentucky State University (KSU) Board of Regents. Grimshaw will serve the remainder of a term that extends through June 30, 2030.

Saint Joseph Health has worked with KSU on several projects in recent years, including a $2.5 million nursing scholarship and workforce development initiative launched in partnership with the KSU School of Nursing in 2022. Over the past two years, Saint Joseph has partnered with KSU and Morehouse College of Medicine, through the More in Common Alliance, for a STEM and Health Careers Summer Academy for middle school, high school and undergraduate college students. These programs have helped create new educational and career pathways for students in underserved communities across Kentucky, particularly in health care and STEM fields.

“I feel deeply humbled and honored to be appointed by Governor Beshear to serve as a member of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents,” said Grimshaw. “As a health care ministry, Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit are excited to partner with KSU to build the very best workforce of tomorrow. I firmly believe Dr. Akakpo and his administration are moving the institution forward on a vital journey, and I look forward to supporting that work in any way possible.”

KSU President Dr. Koffi Akakpo shared his enthusiasm for the appointment.

“On behalf of the entire Kentucky State University team, as well as our Board of Regents, I am thrilled to welcome Mr. Grimshaw as our esteemed new member! We are thrilled to have him join our amazing board and are convinced his expertise in health care will be vital to the advancement of Kentucky State University. His acumen and perspectives will be critical as we navigate the issues and challenges facing higher education today.”

Grimshaw joined Saint Joseph Health in December 2024. He brings more than 25 years of health care leadership experience across the country. Grimshaw holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana Wesleyan University.

About Saint Joseph Health

Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. HI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Kentucky State University

Founded in 1886, Kentucky State University (KSU) is a public historically black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky. KSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines, including agriculture, health, and natural resources. The School of Nursing at KSU is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all people through high-quality nursing education. Accredited by the National League of Nursing since 1973, our nursing program prepares diverse, clinically competent, and caring nurses who make significant contributions to the healthcare profession and global health agenda. KSU's philosophy emphasizes holistic care, lifelong learning, and the importance of nursing research in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.kysu.edu/ or call (502) 597-6556.

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