The University of Kentucky has cut ties with “Papa John” John Schnatter following his admission that he made racist remarks during a conference call approximately two months ago.
Schnatter’s name was involved with the university’s Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise, part of the Gatton College of Business.
This comes hours after the University of Louisville announced that they would remove the “Papa John’s” reference from the name of their football stadium.
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto issued the following statement:
“We appreciate Mr. Schnatter’s understanding that his unacceptable language is contrary to the values of the University of Kentucky.