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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

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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Support for what we do to advance Kentucky Campus Message

Eli Capiouto

Feb 10, 2026

Campus Messages

Campus Community, As president of the University of Kentucky, I often get the opportunity to close on asks and gifts that have been more than 160 years in the making. Over the last few months alone, UK has received a $50 million gift for pediatric care from the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and $150 million to construct a fine arts district from the Bill Gatton Foundation. Those gifts are a testament to the work you do — and that so many before us have done — to help ensure a Kentucky that tomorrow is healthier, wealthier and wiser than it is today.

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A thank you to those who keep us safe Campus Message

Eli Capilouto

Jan 29, 2026

Campus Messages

Campus Community,Thirty-six hours in shifts dedicated to our campus community’s safety.Nearly 800 rides provided to care givers and other essential personnel.Hundreds of acres and thousands of feet of parking lots plowed and sidewalks treated with nearly 400 tons of salt, again and again.Thousands of meals served to students and workers, tired from the cold and exhausted from their efforts to keep us safe.Dozens of employees working at all hours to keep open essential facilities that support our students and extend care to those who need it most.

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Our commitment to transparency and accountability Campus Message

Eli Capilouto

Jan 16, 2026

Campus Messages

Campus Community, With more than 33,000 employees, the University of Kentucky is one of the state’s largest employers. We serve every community of the Commonwealth. We extend care to each region of Kentucky. And among our nearly 39,000 enrolled students is at least one from each of the state’s 120 counties. We are Kentucky’s university.

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Phone	859-257-1701
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