Education
U of L Foundation Settles Records Lawsuit With KyCIR
|
It marks our newsroom’s latest victory in our fight for openness in Kentucky’s institutions, and a victory for all those who believe that sunlight is the greatest disinfectant.
Education
Audit Of U of L Foundation Is ‘Cautionary Tale,’ Expert Says
|
For critics, the audit confirmed well-known complaints and suspicions. For Ramsey and his defenders, the audit had misleading findings and no smoking gun. One expert said taxpayers should be concerned.
Education
State Audit Finds Dysfunction, Rule-Breaking, Lack of Transparency at U of L Foundation
|
A new state audit slammed the University of Louisville Foundation and its leadership, citing examples of broken bylaws, a “dysfunctional governing climate” and a lack of transparency.
Education
Dunn And Done: Million-Dollar Parachute For Top U of L Exec
|
A top University of Louisville executive who was under FBI investigation for alleged misuse of funds was given a $1.15 million parachute this week to leave.
Education
At U of L, Losing Accreditation Would Mean Major Peril
|
If the University of Louisville lost its accreditation, it would likely shut down — or at least cease to exist as you know it.
Education
University of Louisville, Foundation Credit Ratings Take A Big Hit
|
Moody’s Investor Service downgraded the credit ratings for both the university and the University of Louisville Foundation, citing “ongoing legal challenges and leadership changes.”
Education
Read NCAA’s Allegations Of Stripteases, Sex Acts For U of L Basketball Players, Recruits
|
A former staffer of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team provided at least $5,400 in stripteases, sex acts and cash to recruits, athletes and coaches, according to the NCAA.
Education
U of L Trustees Reverse Course, Won’t Sue School Foundation
|
The University of Louisville Board of Trustees on Thursday reversed course on an earlier proposal to sue its own foundation for records, a sign that tensions have eased following a series of scandals and leadership changes.
Education
U of L Chairman Calls For Further Scrutiny Of Real Estate Deal With Donor
|
Following a KyCIR investigation, the chairman of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees called for further examination of a real estate transaction involving the school’s foundation and a major donor.
Education
The University of Louisville Foundation Bought An Empty Factory In Oklahoma—Because A Donor Asked
|
KyCIR reveals how the university’s nonprofit fundraising arm took a 99 percent ownership stake of a vacant factory in Oklahoma. The move appears to have no academic purpose and raises ethical red flags, experts said.
Hi, I’m Jasmine Demers, a reporter for KyCIR covering issues related to youth and social services. I’m also a corps member with Report For America, a national program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.