Two people have already been placed on leave.

The Washington Post reported.

Another investigation into misuse of funds adds to University of Louisville’s recent turmoil

The University of Louisville placed two high-ranking officials on paid leave this month after local media reported that the FBI was investigating the officials for allegedly misappropriating federal grant money. The news followed a series of recent scandals and embarrassments at the university, including a string of criminal convictions of senior staff for financial crimes dating back to 2008.

David Dunn, 63, the executive vice president of health affairs at the university, and Priscilla Hancock, 59, a vice president and the university’s chief IT officer, have been placed on paid leave. The dollar amount of the allegedly misappropriated grant funds has not been released.

“The allegations of potential misconduct were brought to the university’s attention in the summer of 2014,” President James Ramsey said in a recent email to university staff. “The University of Louisville Police Department began an extensive review. Midway through that review, the university determined that it would be prudent to seek assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”


 
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