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Governor Challenges UK Law School Appointment | Lexington News
Kentucky’s governor is furious over the University of Kentucky’s surprise appointment of federal judge Gregory Van Tatenhove as law school dean, calling it a blatant bypass of standard hiring rules and a politically motivated move that prioritizes donors over academic merit. The governor accuses the university of ignoring its own stated qualifications for the role and cites Van Tatenhove’s ties to Republican donors and his appointment by a former GOP president. A lawsuit has been filed to block the hire, alleging the “extraordinary circumstances” excuse is a cover-up. Faculty members also…
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