Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dr. Leigh-Davis

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The result was delete. -- Cirt (talk) 13:28, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dr. Leigh-Davis

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Declined a speedy as a hoax because it's not quite as obvious as I'd like. While a preliminary gsearch seems to turn up this person, the sources aren't all that independent. Yuin University doesn't even seem to have a law school[1], and google isn't aware of her Ms. California titles. If it is a hoax, I appreciate the effort that went into making it passable. If it isn't, I think we have a notability issue, as the wider press hasn't taken note of her historic achievements. Fabrictramp | talk to me 23:19, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Academics and educators-related deletion discussions. -- Fabrictramp | talk to me 23:22, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. Most likely a hoax, but in any event most of the info appears to fail WP:V. Nsk92 (talk) 23:33, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. A well-constructed hoax, with absolutely no independent, reputable or reliable references. Fails WP:BIO and WP:ACADEMIC. Created by an editor with no prior history. Perhaps this sponsorship grovel is the underlying motive. WWGB (talk) 00:25, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete as a promotion and advert campaign. The one claim to notability about being the first black woman dean should be set aside, as this institution is a well-known diploma mi...ahem...unaccredited institution of learning. No independent sources. No discernable impact. etc etc. Respectfully, Agricola44 (talk) 02:38, 18 May 2010 (UTC).[reply]
hangon: Yuin University is an over 30 year old institution, which can be reached at (310) 609-2704. Its main campus has been in the same location for 30 + years. I am obtaining further information on some of the prominent cases Dr. Leigh-Davis has worked on. However, I am short staffed, which has caused a delay. Further, as Dr. Leigh-Davis' beauty pageant wins were in the 70's and 80's, pre-internet, the may not be readily posted online. I am requesting further documentation.}} —Preceding unsigned comment added by CreativeEndeavors (talk • contribs)

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The article and the press release make much of being the "first female Dean at Yuin University's School of Law", but the official Yuin University website does not list a school of law. That site says they have 3 schools: business admin, theology, and "acupuncture oriental medicine". There's also the broader problem with the institution's standing itself. Perhaps you could shed some light on these concerns? Thanks, Agricola44 (talk) 18:01, 18 May 2010 (UTC).[reply]

Delete as a likely hoax, and at the very least, unverifiable. Look at press release image and web site where the image is shown again. That looks like an album cover. She has no first name? -- Whpq (talk) 20:14, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
'Delete - even assuming it's true, Davis is not notable and neither is the law school, again assuming it is brand new. Bearian (talk) 22:12, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete Phony for a number of reasons. 1) Yuin University does not seem to have a law school. 2) The address of Yuin University given on the (probably phony) press release is different from the address at the school's website. 3) She has no existence online except for the press release and this article. 4) She apparently has no first name. (I tried under Dr. Leigh Davis too. No luck.) 5) The press release says she founded "100% magazine" but the article says she founded "110% magazine"; neither magazine can be found on Google. --MelanieN (talk) 03:39, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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