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Deborah Farringer Named Dean of Belmont Law

Belmont University has announced that Deborah Farringer, the current associate dean of academic affairs at Belmont Law, will be the law school's new dean. Farringer joined the Belmont Law faculty…

Dan Filler April 13, 2026No Comments

Joseph Karl Grant Named Dean of NCCU Law

North Carolina Central University has announced that Joseph Karl Grant will become the new dean of its law school. Grant currently serves as the interim dean of Capital University Law…

Dan Filler April 8, 20261

Lance Gable Named Interim Dean of Wayne State Law

With Wayne State's appointment of Rick Bierschbach as its permanent president, the Wayne State Law has changed the title of Lance Gable from Acting Dean to Interim Dean. Query what…

Dan Filler April 1, 2026No Comments

Charleston Law Names Marcantel Dean

Charleston School of Law has announced that Jonathan A. Marcantel will be the permanent dean of the law school. Marcantel has served as interim dean since November, 2024. He holds…

Dan Filler March 30, 2026No Comments

Jacob Rooksby Named Dean of Richmond Law

The University of Richmond announced today that its new law school dean will be Jacob Rooksby. Rooksby is currently the dean of Gonzaga University School of Law. He holds a…

Dan Filler March 20, 2026No Comments

North Dakota Law Announces Three Dean Finalists

The University of North Dakota has announced the three finalists to become UND Law's next dean. They are: Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr., Malik Edwards, and Brett Venhuizen.

Dan Filler March 19, 2026No Comments

FIU Law Announces Dean Finalists

Florida International University School of Law has announced three finalists in its dean search. They are: David Brennen (Kentucky Law), Drew Dawson (Miami Law), and Sean O'Connor (George Mason Law).

Dan Filler March 10, 2026No Comments

Kentucky Law Names Gregory Van Tatenhove Dean

The University of Kentucky has announced that U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove will the next dean of its law school. Van Tatenhove is an alum of the law school. …

Dan Filler March 9, 2026No Comments

Erin O’Hara O’Connor Stepping Down from FSU Law Deanship

Florida State University Law dean, Erin O'Hara O'Connor has announced that she will be stepping down. She has led the school since July 2016. She intends to stay in her…

Dan Filler March 5, 2026No Comments

Western State Law Announces Dean Search

This just in: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. Founded in 1966, Western State is the oldest law school…

Dan Filler March 4, 2026No Comments