Nunn named associate law dean at Florida.

University of Florida law Professor Kenneth B. Nunn has been appointed to the new position of associate dean of law center affairs by Interim Dean Jon Mills. Nunn will facilitate relationships between the college's constituencies and help initiate a college-wide conversation on the law school's future.

"I am looking forward to working with Jon Mills to continue the tradition of excellence that has been established at the college of law," Nunn said.

Nunn, who teaches criminal law and procedure, twice has been recognized with Teacher of the Year awards by the UF law school and its student body. He is a nationally recognized expert on criminal trial juries and the impact of race and racism in the criminal...