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Pages from the Harwood file detailing the Kernel Press v. University of Kentucky lawsuit. Some information has been redacted by UK.

A story six years in the making

Sarah Michels August 26, 2021

After an investigation found sufficient evidence to corroborate multiple sexual harassment allegations against former UK professor James Harwood, he was able to effectively retire from the university with...

Judge Robert Johnson listens to Assistant Attorney General Travis Mayos argument at the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Decision in Kernel, UK case to be delayed; court will reconsider case

Rick Childress December 10, 2018

A new three-judge appeals court panel will have to be assembled and will have to reconsider UK's lawsuit with the Kernel, the Kentucky Court of Appeals announced in an order last week. The appointment...

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KSU must give employee sexual misconduct report to Kernel, AG rules

Rick Childress November 21, 2018

The Kentucky Attorney General ruled that Kentucky State University must give investigative documents pertaining to alleged sexual misconduct by a university employee over to the Kernel. The decision,...

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Seven UK law professors sign petition opposing Kavanaugh nomination

Jacob Eads October 5, 2018

Seven UK faculty members are among over 2,400 law professors who signed a letter addressed to the U.S. Senate calling for Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court to be overturned.The letter...

Jeffrey Bewley, who had been a dairy professor in the UK College of Agriculture since 2007, recently resigned amid an investigation into his alleged inappropriate relations with students. 

UK professor resigns after sexual misconduct allegations brought against him

Bailey Vandiver November 21, 2017

A UK agriculture professor resigned on Nov. 8 amid an ongoing investigation into inappropriate relationships he allegedly had with two students.Jeffrey Bewley was hired as an extension faculty member in...

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Judge rules in favor of UK in Harwood open records case

Paidin Dermody January 24, 2017

Fayette County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Clark ruled in favor of UK Monday in its lawsuit against the Kentucky Kernel, regarding the newspaper’s pursuit of investigative documents in a sexual misconduct...

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...

Professor’s side of story distorts facts of case

Jay Blanton January 12, 2017

University of Kentucky professor Buck Ryan in a recent piece in the Herald-Leader is manipulating the facts. Unfortunately, what he is saying is not based in reality.Here are the facts:Ryan traveled in...

 

Survivor’s lawyer criticizes Tubman return

Kat Manouchehri November 21, 2016

Former UK football player Lloyd Tubman retook the field at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday afternoon as a defensive end for the Austin Peay Governors. Tubman left the university as a result of continued...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (Diedra Laird/Charlotte Observer/TNS)

Title IX not threatened on college campuses despite potential Trump changes

Madison Rexroat November 15, 2016

While many fear that the Trump administration will lead to policy changes that will abandon Title IX provisions, colleges and victim’s rights advocates say otherwise according to an article by the Chronicle...

Attorney General Andy Beshear announced that his office would seek to intervene in the lawsuit between UK and The Kentucky Kernel, Wednesday, Sept. 7. 

Campus safety concerns need reforms with teeth

By the Editorial Board September 25, 2016

National media have recently been reporting on UK’s recent sexual misconduct debacle, but the university has only addressed the issue many find with its lack of transparency surrounding its investigations...

President Capilouto reiterated his accusations against the Kernel from the Board of Trustees meeting at the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, Sept. 12. 

UK adds requirement to hiring process to avoid sexual misconduct

September 21, 2016

Future UK faculty must complete a questionnaire about their history related to sexual misconduct before they are hired, President Eli Capilouto said in a campus-wide email on Wednesday. In addition to...

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