A U of L spokesperson said they knew David Parrott had been fired at his previous job for improper financial administration but he received “glowing” references.
Criminal Justice
More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach
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Archdiocese of Louisville and parish school officials denied to KyCIR that they had any knowledge of the accusations against Drew Conliffe. They even denied knowing whether he coached at any parish school.
Former KCTCS Lawyer Turned ‘Special Assistant’ Running For Judge
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The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting first reported on J. Campbell “Cam” Cantrill III in 2016, when he took a one-year special assignment that paid more than $137,000. The role of “special assistant to the president” of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System was part of a settlement Cantrill signed after a months-long investigation into his workplace conduct.
Top Story
NCAA Says Charles Bassey Is Eligible To Play At Western Kentucky University
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The ruling ends a summer of speculation about whether Bassey would be allowed to play for Rick Stansbury’s Hilltoppers. It’s still unknown where he got his diploma.
Top Story
International Talent, Questions Follow Louisville’s New Basketball Academy
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Prep academies offer what most traditional high schools can’t: athletic scholarships, mid-season transfers and a national playing schedule. The talent they attract brings shoe deals, sponsorships — and controversy.
Education
University of Louisville May Sue Its Own Foundation
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The University of Louisville is considering suing its own foundation in the wake of a damaging audit and months of talk about recouping misspent money, according to leaders at the U of L Foundation. Earl Reed III, chairman of a U of L Foundation subcommittee, said in an affidavit provided to the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting that the foundation’s threat of being sued by U of L “is substantial” but could be avoided if the two entities reach agreeable terms.
The foundation created the affidavit in response to an open meetings complaint from KyCIR about two executive session meetings held on Oct. 26. The complaint argued that state law requires a specific and substantial threat of a lawsuit to warrant a secret meeting. Interim U of L Foundation executive director Keith Sherman told KyCIR that the closed sessions were legal and proper because board members were discussing a substantial and specific legal threat from U of L.
The affidavit marks the first confirmation of a specific lawsuit possibility after months of vague discussion about recovering millions lost from the foundation’s endowment.
Education
U of L Foundation Passes Agreement With University — But Won’t Reveal Terms
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The University of Louisville Foundation’s board on Thursday approved an agreement with the university meant to keep the foundation free from politics and “disproportionate influence.”
Education
New Details Emerge In Erasure Of Former U of L President’s Computer
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The University of Louisville released an email Tuesday evening containing new details on the erasure of former president James Ramsey’s computer hard drive.
U Of L Could Lose Bond Rating In Wake Of Hoops Scandal
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The University of Louisville and its foundation could see their credit ratings pummeled as the basketball scandal’s fallout continues. This week, the bond rating agency Moody’s Investors Service announced the university is under review for a possible downgrade, citing “recent criminal allegations against senior athletic personnel” and concerns over the university’s finances. Moody’s already downgraded U of L a notch last year to A1, citing instability in leadership and financial concerns. Investors and lenders use the ratings to determine U of L’s credit worthiness. The agency warned in its announcement that U of L’s rating could drop several more notches after this review, which will consider the lack of permanent leadership and whether Louisville is maintaining the confidence of donors and stakeholders.
Education
A Deeper Look At U of L’s Contract With Adidas
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The $160 million sponsorship deal between the University of Louisville and Adidas could be in jeopardy if the NCAA basketball scandal forces big losses on the court.
Education
Lawmakers Reject U of L’s Request For $1.25M In Legal Funds
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The University of Louisville hit a stumbling block in its attempted turnaround Monday when a legislative committee rejected its plan to spend $1.25 million on outside lawyers.
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