News and Campus Messages

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Budget Prioritizes Students, Employees and Health of Kentucky

Eli Capilouto

Jun 13, 2025

Campus Community,A budget — whether in a household, business or university — is how we understand priorities. How we spend our time and resources makes clear what we care about the most.This afternoon, the UK Board of Trustees enacted our budget for 2025-2026, an $8.6 billion spending plan that says we care about:

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Update on Federal Actions

Eli Capilouto

May 23, 2025

Government Updates

Early Thursday morning, the House adopted its version of a large tax and spending bill, which now goes to the Senate for its review. A final package will have to be reconciled by both chambers before going to the President.

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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:

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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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Honoring the Legacy, Future of Memorial Coliseum

Eli Capilouto

Apr 28, 2025

The speech below was presented by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto at the Grand Re-Opening of Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, April 26, 2025. A video recording of this speech is available to view here. You can view all the speakers here.

This is a photo of a student walking to class on April 23, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Skaggs.

A Community Focused on Each Other, and Our State

Eli Capilouto

Apr 25, 2025

Government Updates

I know the past few months have caused feelings of uncertainty and strain for many members of the UK family. Today, at the Board of Trustees meeting, I presented the President’s Report (PR 1) that addressed the challenges facing higher education and how, together, we will move forward — with our mission to advance Kentucky as our guide.

Revocation of UK International Student Visas

Eli Capilouto

Apr 4, 2025

Government Updates

Campus Community,The University of Kentucky has learned that the Department of Homeland Security has revoked the F-1 student visas and/or status for a small number of international graduate students at UK.University officials immediately reach out to students in these circumstances to provide information and support. We recognize the impact visa and/or status revocation has on our students. I know, too, that this news will surface many questions.

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Why I’m Proud of Our Wildcat Family

Eli Capilouto

Mar 28, 2025

Campus Community, It’s easy to get lost in the blur and pulse of daily headlines, stories and announcements. But in recent weeks, I’ve also encountered many moments that demonstrate the best of us and that continually make me thankful for what we do and for who we are. The UK Men’s Basketball team returns this evening to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen for the first time in several years. Think about it. A new coach. An entirely new ballclub and a daunting schedule through the nation’s toughest conference.

New Partnership for the Advancing Kentucky Together Network

Eli Capilouto

Mar 26, 2025

Last fall, I shared with you the Board of Trustees’ directive calling on UK to be the institution that does more through collaborations than any other in the nation to improve the health of the state it serves. With strong partners across the state, we can do more to improve the health of Kentuckians. As a result, we announced a new partnership with Pikeville Medical Center as part of our Advancing Kentucky Together Network. This morning, I am pleased to update you on the next phase of this important work as we officially welcome Transylvania University as the first academic partner in the network. This collaboration focuses on working with partners to advance Kentucky by expanding educational opportunities and supporting health care for Kentuckians.

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