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The governance of the University of Kentucky is vested by law in its Board of Trustees. Within the limits set by the state constitution and federal and state laws, it is the final authority in all matters affecting the institution.

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The University of Kentucky has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for six consecutive years. 

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No. 1 Hospital in Kentucky

Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings. 

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Prioritizing Mental Health

The University of Kentucky provides a number of free mental health resources to students because we recognize balancing school, work, family and friends can be difficult. 

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Students can see what’s possible in a community that supports, challenges and uplifts in the classroom and beyond. 

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With 13 multidisciplinary research centers and seven service core facilities, UK Research works to answer the most complex questions of our time. 

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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.

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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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Potential Impact of Federal Research Cuts

Eli Capilouto Feb 10, 2025

Campus Community,We are committed to keeping you updated on the latest information regarding executive orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, the potential impact of the executive orders on our campus, the work we do and how we are responding.Late Friday afternoon, the federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the rate for what are known as “indirect costs” would be lowered to 15% for all existing and new NIH contract awards. Earlier today, litigation was filed by multiple states challenging this decision.

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Update on federal policy changes

Eli Capilouto Jan 29, 2025

Campus Community,   I communicated with you yesterday about a pause — issued by President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — on agency grant, loan and other financial assistance programs related to our research efforts. That directive was rescinded by the White House this afternoon. 

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Update on federal policy changes

Eli Capilouto Jan 28, 2025

Campus Community,We’ve pledged to keep you informed as a community as we know more regarding details and potential impacts of executive orders and other actions undertaken by President Donald Trump and his administration.The following is what we know today and how we are working to ensure continuous and up-to-date communication with you about these issues:

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