University of Kentucky Provost defends hire of new law school dean amid pushback from students, Gov. Beshear

UK to revisit board’s rules on governance following criticism

LEXINGTON — In the wake of criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear over recent UK actions, Board of Trustees member Jim Gray called for a “collaborative group” to review and adjust the university’s governing regulations.

UK trustees take action after law school dean appointment sparks backlash

President Capilouto, alumni group defend hiring as some trustees seek more oversight

UK board to revisit rules on board governance following Beshear’s criticism

A sign on the University of Kentucky campus says "Shared Governance" outside of the College of Law in September 2025. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley)LEXINGTON — In the wake of criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear over recent UK actions, Board of Trustees member Jim Gray called for a “collaborative group” to review and adjust the university’s governing regulations.  The move from Gray, who recently resigned as Transportation Secretary to …

University of Kentucky Provost defends hire of new law school dean amid pushback from students, Gov. Beshear

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees is defending its selection in hiring Federal Judge Greg Van Tatenhove as the new dean of the Rosenberg College of Law, following mixed reactions and push back from students, faculty, and Gov. Andy Beshear.In a presentation to the board on Thursday, Provost Robert DiPaola emphasized that the university was compliant and consistent throughout the hiring process."We had principles. We made sure we mainta…

Amid Beshear criticism, UK provost defends hiring judge as law school dean

A top University of Kentucky official pushed back against Beshear's criticism of the appointment of Judge Van Tatenhove as the new law school dean.

UK provost defends appointment of new College of Law dean at Board of Trustees committee meeting

University of Kentucky Provost Robert DiPaola shared the circumstances behind the decision to appoint the new dean for the J. David Rosenberg College of Law during the Board of Trustees committee meetings. After going through the meeting’s agenda, DiPaola gave a presentation on the choice to pick Gregory F. Van Tatenhove to be dean of the College of Law at the Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 23. On April 21, Gov…