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Black History Month 2020 at the UK Rosenberg College of Law

Feb 3, 2020

As the University of Kentucky commemorates 70 years of integration with special events and speakers all year long, the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law wants to recognize a few of our African American graduates who paved the way for others and excelled in their careers.

UK Law Celebrates New Era, Modern Home With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Jan 6, 2020

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, Kentucky Chief Justice John D. Minton and former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear joined UK College of Law faculty, staff, students and alumni Tuesday, Nov. 19, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of the Law Building following a two-year, $56 million renovation and expansion.

Kentucky Law Schools Partner to Introduce HBCU Undergraduates to Law School

Jan 6, 2020

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s three law schools — University of Kentucky College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law and the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law — partnered on Nov. 22, 2019, to host a joint initiative to diversify the legal profession.

UK College of Law Graduate Makes Historic $20 Million Gift for College of Law Future

Jan 6, 2020

Growing up in Lexington, J. David Rosenberg learned about the power of education to transform lives and create opportunities. It was a lesson solidified in his mind as a student in the College of Law at the University of Kentucky.

University of Kentucky Law Professor Consulted in Major Newsday Housing Investigation

Jan 6, 2020

University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Professor Emeritus Robert Schwemm was one of two nationally recognized housing experts consulted during a three-year Newsday investigation of housing practices on Long Island. Newsday is the daily newspaper covering the Long Island area of New York City. The story, titled “Long Island Divided,” was published Nov. 17, 2019, and was accompanied by a 40-minute documentary. Using a technique called paired testing, Newsday found widespread evidence of unequal treatment by real estate agents on Long Island.

UK Board of Trustees Approves J. David Rosenberg College of Law Gift, Renaming

Jan 6, 2020

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has voted to accept the gift commitment of $20 million from J. David Rosenberg and to officially rename the College of Law as the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Rosenberg and his wife, Dianne, have pledged $20 million to fund an endowment and non-endowed gift to support student scholarships, faculty recruitment and retention, as well as programs for the college. The new permanent endowed fund will be named the J. David Rosenberg College of Law Endowment.

UK Receives Knight Foundation Funding for Research on Internet Governance

Jan 6, 2020

The University of Kentucky is one of 22 universities, think tanks and advocacy organizations that will receive funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in support of new, independent research intended to inform federal policy affecting the future of the internet.

Op-ed by College of Law Professor Cortney E. Lollar Published in Kentucky Newspapers

Dec 20, 2019

University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Professor Cortney E. Lollar recently authored an opinion piece, "Pardons show Matt Bevin’s compassion. These people are more than their crimes," published in The Courier-Journal on Dec. 16. To read the op-ed, visit: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2019/12/16/matt-bevin-pardons-show-his-compassion-and-mercifulness/2662033001/

UK Law Professor Joshua A. Douglas Interviewed Following Kentucky Governor’s Race

Dec 19, 2019

Several state and national news outlets interviewed University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law Professor Joshua A. Douglas in November following Kentucky’s 2019 gubernatorial election.

UK College of Law Welcomes New Academic Year in State-of-the-Art Home

Oct 17, 2019

The University of Kentucky College of Law started the 2019-2020 academic year in its state-of-the-art building, following a two-year, $56 million renovation and expansion. The facility was designed to support enhanced teaching and learning and provide the foundation for high-quality legal education in the 21st century.

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