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Journalism professor Buck Ryan before a College of Communication and Information meeting with President Eli Capilouto on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Court of Appeals rules against professor, in favor of UK party in due process case

Natalie Parks November 5, 2020

According to an opinion published by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the complaint of tenured professor Buck Ryan has been dismissed and the court affirmed the district court's...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto met with faculty from the College of Communication and Information on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Professor sues UK and a student over Title IX complaint

Natalie Parks December 4, 2019

President Eli Capilouto announced in an email Friday that a UK professor was suing the university and a UK student in state court.The professor, Buck Ryan, is a member of the journalism faculty. He had...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto met with faculty from the College of Communication and Information on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Tenured professor sues Provost, Dean, other administrators

Jacob Eads May 14, 2019

Tenured journalism professor Buck Ryan has initiated legal proceedings against some of the University of Kentucky’s top administrative officials, alleging they defamed him and retaliated against him...

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Op-Ed: I sought help. I still felt alone.

Morgan Lafferty February 7, 2019

My freshman year at the University of Kentucky was the lowest, most depressing point of my life.Currently, as a senior in college attending a different university, I read news headlines about the recent...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto met with faculty from the College of Communication and Information on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Previously investigated professor will not teach, advise in spring

Jacob Eads and McKenna Horsley November 30, 2018

Tenured journalism professor Buck Ryan will no longer be teaching courses or fulfilling his duties as an adviser in the spring 2019 semester.UK spokesperson Jay Blanton declined to speak on the reason...

Professor Buck Ryan teaches his Journalism 101 class in White Hall on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK professor claims he was targeted by university president

August 30, 2018

Buck Ryan, a tenured professor whom UK is currently trying to fire, claims that UK’s president has a target on Ryan's back.The provost recommended that Ryan be fired due to allegations that he violated...

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‘The most explosive internal issue’ in years. UK faculty feel unrepresented in firing of tenured professor

Jacob Eads June 1, 2018

Last week, concerned faculty members issued a letter to the entirety of UK’s faculty—over 3,200 individuals—in an effort to display information they say shows evidence that their access to the elected...

UK Professor Buck Ryan

UK seeks to fire tenured journalism professor over sales of his own textbook

Kernel News Staff May 17, 2018

UK is looking to terminate tenured journalism professor, Buck Ryan, after an internal audit said that he profited from sales of his self-authored textbook that was required for some of his classes.  In...

Lexington Mayoral candidates participated in the Whats Next Lexington Mayoral candidate forum hosted by JOU 101 and sponsored by SGA on the University of Kentucky campus on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Mayoral candidates speak about improving Lexington at on-campus forum

Sydney Momeyer April 25, 2018

As Mayor Jim Gray steps aside from his current role in Lexington to run for a seat in Congress, seven candidates have stepped up to run for his place.The Kastle Hall room was filled on Wednesday, April...

Lexington Mayor Jim Gray spoke on polarization and compromise at the Hilary J. Boone Center in Lexington, Ky. on Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by Shannon Hickerson | Staff

Is compromise possible today? Mayor Gray thinks so

Shannon Hickerson February 21, 2018

In today's polarized society, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray thinks opposing sides can work towards compromise.Gray led a conversation Tuesday night in the Boone Center on UK's campus as a part of The Center...

Journalism alumni promise to offer advice for future graduates

Kayla Coco January 25, 2018

On Thursday evening, future journalists will gather to hear advice and experience offered by graduates of the UK School of Journalism and Media who will reflect on their national travels and journalism...

Singing Beach Boys not ‘sexual harassment’

Buck Ryan January 12, 2017

The University of Kentucky has punished me in a “sexual misconduct” case, in part, for singing a Beach Boys tune covered by Alvin and the Chipmunks.Under Administrative Regulation 6:1, Discrimination...

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