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University of Kentucky Office of the President

Our Mission, 160 Years Strong

The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service and health care.

The University of Kentucky:

Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research;
Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity; and
Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge.

From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. As Kentucky's flagship institution, UK plays a critical leadership role in the Commonwealth by contributing to the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond.

We were created — and we exist — to advance Kentucky in everything that we do, as we work with partners across this state for a stronger, healthier and more secure Commonwealth.

Eli Capilouto

President

Board of Trustees

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor, two members of the faculty, one university staff employee and one member of the student body.

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Executive Team

The president's Executive Team includes the provost and vice presidents, who collaboratively guide the institution’s academic, administrative and operational priorities.

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President's Staff

The president’s support staff provides essential administrative and logistical assistance, ensuring efficient operations and enabling the president to focus on advancing the university’s mission and strategic goals.

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Important Updates

Open Searches

The University of Kentucky is recognized worldwide for excellence in teaching, research and service and as a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural and economic development. There are currently no cabinet level searches.

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Monitoring Federal Changes 2025

The new presidential administration has recently signed dozens of executive orders and personnel actions. This page will communicate with campus important updates impacting our community.

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Institutional Neutrality Policy

The mission of the University of Kentucky is to improve people’s lives and advance Kentucky through excellence in education, research and creative work, service and health care. As a learning institution, the dissemination of ideas, debate and open inquiry are essential to this mission.

Campus Messages

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Important update on federal actions Campus Message

Eli Capilouto

Oct 1, 2025

Government Updates

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded that the University of Kentucky has violated the federal Civil Rights Act. Today, I want to share with you the details of that finding and what the federal government is directing us to do now.

Partial federal government shutdown and its impact Campus Message

Eli Capilouto

Sep 30, 2025

Government Updates

The University of Kentucky is closely monitoring negotiations in Congress regarding funding for the federal government and a potential government shutdown. If funding legislation is not passed by midnight tonight, the federal government will partially shut down. The exact impact of a shutdown depends on its length.

Integrating our efforts to further advance Kentucky

Eli Capilouto

Sep 5, 2025

In recent years, every part of our campus has grown. It’s not growth for the sake of growth or points about which to brag. Growth — managed thoughtfully and planned carefully — is how we advance Kentucky.

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