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U of Louisville provost who hired notorious ed school dean Robert Felner steps down. Is John Deasy next U of L college of education connection to “graduate” to federal prison?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by | Comments Off on U of Louisville provost who hired notorious ed school dean Robert Felner steps down. Is John Deasy next U of L college of education connection to “graduate” to federal prison?

Shirley Willihnganz, the University of Louisville provost who hired “notorious ed school dean” Robert Felner has stepped down from her $342,694 a year position and will return to the faculty after a sabbatical. Willihnganz told the Louisville Courier-Journal that the … Continue reading →

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Convicted felon and former U Louisville ed school dean Robert Felner to be released from federal prison today

Posted on May 12, 2014 by | Comments Off on Convicted felon and former U Louisville ed school dean Robert Felner to be released from federal prison today

Robert Felner, former dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville and convicted felon, is schedule to be release from federal prison today. Felner was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role … Continue reading →

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Former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner sentenced to more than five years in prison

Posted on May 17, 2010 by | Comments Off on Former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner sentenced to more than five years in prison

The Chronicle: Former U. of Louisville Dean Is Sentenced to More Than 5 Years Robert D. Felner, the former dean of the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development, was sentenced on Monday to five and a quarter … Continue reading →

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Former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner set to be sentenced Monday

Posted on May 16, 2010 by | Comments Off on Former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner set to be sentenced Monday

Courier-Journal: Former University of Louisville dean Robert Felner set to be sentenced Monday Robert Felner, former University of Louisville dean of education, is expected to be sentenced on Monday, almost two years after federal and local law enforcement authorities raided … Continue reading →

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Former U of L dean Robert Felner agrees to plead guilty to fraud, tax evasion—Will serve 63 months in prison; pay $2 million restitution; forfeit real property to feds

Posted on January 8, 2010 by | Comments Off on Former U of L dean Robert Felner agrees to plead guilty to fraud, tax evasion—Will serve 63 months in prison; pay $2 million restitution; forfeit real property to feds

Courier-Journal: Former U of L dean agrees to plead guilty to fraud, tax evasion Former University of Louisville Education Dean Robert Felner agreed Friday to plead guilty to nine federal charges, including income tax evasion, and to serve 63 months … Continue reading →

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Robert Felner to plead guilty to siphoning millions from Louisville, Rhode Island universities

Posted on January 5, 2010 by | Comments Off on Robert Felner to plead guilty to siphoning millions from Louisville, Rhode Island universities

Courier-Journal: Attorney: Robert Felner to plead guilty to siphoning millions from Louisville, Rhode Island universities Former University of Louisville education dean Robert Felner will plead guilty Friday in a case in which he and a colleague are accused of defrauding … Continue reading →

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Judge sets Feb. 1 trial for former U of L dean: Robert Felner faces fraud, tax evasion, money laundering charges

Posted on October 27, 2009 by | Comments Off on Judge sets Feb. 1 trial for former U of L dean: Robert Felner faces fraud, tax evasion, money laundering charges

Courier-Journal: Judge sets Feb. 1 trial for former U of L dean Felner faces fraud, tax evasion,money laundering charges A trial date has been set for former University of Louisville education dean Robert Felner, who was indicted last year on … Continue reading →

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The motion to suppress statements made by Robert Felner has been denied by U.S. District Court

Posted on June 8, 2009 by | Comments Off on The motion to suppress statements made by Robert Felner has been denied by U.S. District Court

PageOneKentucky.com: Some Robert Felner Scandal Tidbits The motion to suppress statements made by Robert Felner has been denied by U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Simpson III. Click here (Warning: PDF Link) for that. And click here (Warning: PDF Link) … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Glaring Error in the Robert Felner Audit at UofL

Posted on March 16, 2009 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Glaring Error in the Robert Felner Audit at UofL

PageOneKentucky.com: Glaring Error in the Robert Felner Audit at UofL In an email to the University of Louisville’s General Counsel, Provost Shirley Willihnganz and others on October 27, 2008, Larry Owsley wrote:

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University of Louisville: Financial Audit Update From Robert Felner Scandal, Open Records Request Fulfilled

Posted on March 16, 2009 by | Comments Off on University of Louisville: Financial Audit Update From Robert Felner Scandal, Open Records Request Fulfilled

PageOneKentucky.com: University of Louisville: Financial Audit Update From Robert Felner Scandal, Open Records Request Fulfilled March 9th, 2009 Last Tuesday we discussed the financial audit of the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development. That story revealed that … Continue reading →

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The Robert Felner Scandal and Internal Damage Control at the University of Louisville

Posted on March 16, 2009 by | Comments Off on The Robert Felner Scandal and Internal Damage Control at the University of Louisville

PageOneKenutcky.com: The Robert Felner Scandal and Internal Damage Control at the University of Louisville March 9th, 2009 More on the Robert Felner front at the University of Louisville. Along with previously mentioned Open Records Requests, we’ve finally received copies of … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Former University of Louisville Education Dean Robert Felner has turned himself into federal authorities.

Posted on October 23, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Former University of Louisville Education Dean Robert Felner has turned himself into federal authorities.

Courier-Journal: Felner surrenders to authorities Former University of Louisville Education Dean Robert Felner has turned himself into federal authorities. Felner said nothing as he walked into the Mazzoli federal building shortly before 1 p.m. today, flanked by his attorneys. He … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Form U of Louisville education dean Robert Felner surrenders and is arrested; Faces up to 75 years in prison and nearly $3 million in fines

Posted on October 23, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Form U of Louisville education dean Robert Felner surrenders and is arrested; Faces up to 75 years in prison and nearly $3 million in fines

Fox41.com: Robert Felner to surrenders and is arrested Fox 41 News has learned that the former U of L dean accused of embezzling more than two million dollars surrendered to authorities Thursday afternoon. Robert Felner was then arrested and the … Continue reading →

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Video: The former Universty of Louisville dean Robert Felner surrenders to US Marshals following indictment for mail fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion

Posted on October 23, 2008 by | Comments Off on Video: The former Universty of Louisville dean Robert Felner surrenders to US Marshals following indictment for mail fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion

WHAS11.com: The former dean surrendered to authorities

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Highlights from US Attorney’s press conference on Robert Felner indictment

Posted on October 22, 2008 by | Comments Off on Highlights from US Attorney’s press conference on Robert Felner indictment

PageOneKentucky.com: Highlights of Huber’s Press Conference As we reported a little bit ago, Robert Felner has been indicted. U.S. Attorney David Huber held a press conference at 1:00 P.M. and we are there. Here are our notes: * Huber said … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: U of L talking about Robert Felner and alleged misuse of grant money for first time

Posted on September 26, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: U of L talking about Robert Felner and alleged misuse of grant money for first time

WHAS11.com: U of L talking about Robert Felner and alleged misuse of grant money for first time Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) – Major new developments have surfaced in the Robert Felner investigation. For the first time the University of Louisville is … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Weaknesses seen in U of L grant monitoring system; review in response to federal criminal investigation into potential misappropriation of grant funds by Robert Felner

Posted on September 22, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Weaknesses seen in U of L grant monitoring system; review in response to federal criminal investigation into potential misappropriation of grant funds by Robert Felner

Courier-Journal: Weaknesses seen in U of L grant monitoring system Officials admit rigor of the system varies Last year, the University of Louisville received $77 million in federal grants — just a small chunk of taxpayer awards that flow to … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Explosive New Robert Felner Scandal Brewing

Posted on September 8, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Explosive New Robert Felner Scandal Brewing

PageOneKentucky.com: Explosive New Robert Felner Scandal Brewing WHAS11’s Adam Walser has uncovered a story that many commenters on this site have been stewing about over the past several days. What’s the skinny? Well… turns out someone tightly connected to Robert … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Change agent, class clown or criminal? Former U of L dean Robert Felner accused of throwing spitballs and belittling colleagues, not to mention mishandling federal grants

Posted on September 3, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Change agent, class clown or criminal? Former U of L dean Robert Felner accused of throwing spitballs and belittling colleagues, not to mention mishandling federal grants

LEO Weekly: Change agent, class clown or criminal? The University of Louisville posted a nationwide job search in 2003, looking to find a new dean to oversee the College of Education and Human Development. The man they found for the … Continue reading →

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Kentucky: Former Faculty Send Letter to Board of Trustees Detailing Misconduct by Former Dean Robert Felner

Posted on September 2, 2008 by | Comments Off on Kentucky: Former Faculty Send Letter to Board of Trustees Detailing Misconduct by Former Dean Robert Felner

PageOneKentucky.com: 21 Former Faculty Send Letter to Board of Trustees In what could only be considered an explosive development, twenty-one former University of Louisville faculty members who served under infamous Dean Robert Felner have penned a letter to the UofL … Continue reading →

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