The U of M Law School has received a 3-year, $300,000 grant from the Everytown Law Fund, part of the New York-based nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety.
In her letter, she describes soul-searching in the months since George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, including about her own experiences at the law school.
Referencing alleged comments by Provost Thomas Nenon at a recent law faculty meeting on raising tenure and promotion standards, Allen said Nenon claimed he d done applicants this year meaning her and another professor a favor. Allen also said that Nenon declined to hire highly qualified Black candidates as law deans during the past two searches, describing his comments and actions as part of a “disturbing pattern.”
Nenon apologized for his comments about this academic year’s promotion cycle in emails to Allen and other faculty members. The university said in a statement that “it takes seriously the concerns of our community and will continue our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.”