Kentucky Law School Dean Controversy | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

A controversial new dean at the University of Kentucky Law School, former U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, is facing backlash after a professor sues claiming the hire violates his contract and accreditation rules. The professor, Ramsi Woodcock, was previously demoted after controversial war-related statements. Despite a federal judge already rejecting efforts to block Van Tatenhove’s appointment, the governor accuses the university of political favoritism, while the school defends the hire as merit-based. Van Tatenhove’s departure creates a high-profile judicial vacancy that…