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UK Board Reclaims Dean Appointment Power | Lexington News
The University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees has voted to reclaim the power to appoint deans after controversy erupted over the administration’s surprise hiring of federal judge Gregory Van Tatenhove as law school dean — a move that bypassed the board’s approval and drew criticism, including from Governor Andy Beshear. Though Van Tatenhove’s position remains intact, the board’s decision signals a return to a more traditional oversight model, with final authority resting with trustees once new regulations take effect later this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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