Candidate A for dean of J. David Rosenberg College of Law to participate in open forum

Lexington, Kentucky

On Monday, April 15, 2024, University of Kentucky announced that the nationwide search for a new dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law has produced three outstanding finalists. The first of the trio, referred to as Candidate A, will participate in an open forum on Tuesday, April 16.

Community Engagement

The open forum will take place at 2 p.m. in the G. Chad Perry III Grand Courtroom in the Rosenberg College of Law. Members of the University of Kentucky community will have the opportunity to engage with the candidate during this forum. The university has encouraged its community to join this important dialogue, welcoming any feedback about the participating candidate. Meanwhile, those unable to attend may view the proceedings via Zoom.

Finalists Selection

The university has decided to maintain confidentiality for the candidates until 24 hours before their respective forum. The names and CVs of the finalists will be available for the UK community on the search website a day before their forum. Promptly after each forum, a confidential online survey and a recording for the forum will be available on this site for the next 48 hours.

The Selection Committee

UK Provost Robert S. DiPaola has taken the charge of overseeing the selection committee. After receiving feedback from the committee and the campus community, the Provost will make the final decision about the new dean of J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Notably, supervisors have been prompted to synchronize with team members to ensure maximum attendance and involvement in the open forums.

About University of Kentucky

As a cornerstone of Kentucky’s educational sphere, the University of Kentucky continues its mission to foster advancements across the state. With a commitment to prepare the next generation of leaders, the university’s focus lies in transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research, creative work, service, and health care.

In its growth journey, the university’s continued efforts hinge on the creativity, exploration, and relentless contribution of its brilliant members. Offering 200 academic programs and a whopping $476.5 million research and development enterprise, the University of Kentucky represents a robust platform where ingenuity knows no boundaries.

In 2022, as a testament to its industrious spirit, the University was honored by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads” and was crowned a “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity. As it stands today, the University of Kentucky embodies the promise of expansive growth and is rightfully crowned as the University for Kentucky.

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For more information, please contact:

Amy Jones-Timoney
amy.jones2@uky.edu
859-257-2940