Spring photos on campus on March 3, 2020.

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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Campus Messages

This is a photo of the UK sign on the Gatton Student Center building on the UK campus.

Investing in You: A Budget That Puts Our People First

Eli Capilouto

May 15, 2025

As we finalize a proposed university budget for the 2025-2026 academic year that will be presented to the Board of Trustees in June, I want to outline three key initiatives — representing more than $80 million in additional investment in compensation and benefits — that are central to our continued efforts to take care of our people:

This is a photo of the University of Kentucky campus in the spring.

Public Review Process for Next Set of Draft ARs

May 1, 2025

As I communicated in my message to campus on March 12, the Board of Trustees has directed us to proceed with next steps in reviewing and revising the Administrative Regulations (ARs) to ensure they align with the institution’s updated Governing Regulations (GRs). Per the Interim AR 1:6 — Formulation and Issuance of University Administrative Regulations, the campus community is asked to comment on the draft ARs prior to my approval. The feedback process is described in Interim AR 1:6, section II.

This is a photo of students walking during a class change on April 14, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Skaggs

Our Principles and Priorities as Kentucky’s University

Eli Capilouto

Apr 29, 2025

Government Updates

Campus Community, We are moving quickly into the final two weeks of the spring semester, a time that has traditionally been filled with anticipation, joy and celebration. But I realize that, for many, the recent policy changes facing our university — and higher education across the country — have resulted in questions and uncertainty.

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