News and Campus Messages

Studying at White Hall on September 8, 2021.

Our Plans for Return to In-Person Classes Next Week, Keeping Our Community Safe

President Eli Capilouto Jan 3, 2022

At the start of this semester, we know we will experience many more cases of the virus as we continue to offer free testing services for those with symptoms and resume the required weekly testing of unvaccinated faculty, staff and students. We will transition to our spring reporting this week, and you can review the numbers regularly at our COVID-19 data dashboard.

A Tragic Death, Our Work to Find Answers

President Eli Capilouto, Vice President for Student Success Kirsten Turner Dec 22, 2021

A little more than two months ago, our community suffered a heartbreaking loss. One of our students — a life filled with promise and potential — was taken from us.

Photo of student graduating at December 2021 Commencement

Weekly Update- Get Your COVID-19 Booster

President Eli Capilouto Dec 17, 2021

Today, I have the distinct honor and privilege of addressing our December 2021 graduates at Commencement. These ceremonies celebrate the core of our mission — preparing students for lives of meaning and purpose.

A Community That Cares

President Eli Capilouto Dec 11, 2021

As many as 100 died — if not more — in what’s been described as the worst night of storms in our state’s long history. The images will long remain in my mind’s eye, reminding us all again of how precious and fragile life is and how the only thing we can control what we do, together, to help each other whenever and wherever there is need.

Provost Search

President Eli Capilouto Dec 10, 2021

I am pleased today to announce a committee charged with conducting a national search for the permanent provost.

Weekly Update: Our Continued Progress

President Eli Capilouto Dec 10, 2021

As we prepare for the end of the semester, what I hope is a time of rest and renewal for everyone, the importance of COVID-19 and flu vaccines is increasingly evident. We have made booster shots readily available on our campus. I urge you to take advantage of this availability.

90% Vaccinated: Grateful for This Community

President Eli Capilouto Dec 6, 2021

As of late last week, our campus community hit the 90% mark for COVID-19 vaccinations. That’s 90% of our campus community either partially or fully vaccinated.

UK Athletes Post Record Graduation Rates Again; Exceed National Average for Graduation

President Eli Capilouto Dec 2, 2021

The NCAA has announced annual numbers among its member programs for Graduation Success Rates (GSR) as well as the Federal Graduation Rate (FGR). We have tied our school record of 92 percent for the NCAA GSR – three points above the national average. Moreover, we have set a new record of 66 percent for the Federal Graduation Rate of our students.

Weekly Update: Grateful for This Community

President Eli Capilouto Nov 19, 2021

The holiday season affords us the opportunity to reflect upon what makes us most grateful. More than ever, I’m grateful for a community so committed to keeping each other safe.

SACS Reaffirmation Process: Provide Feedback

President Eli Capilouto Nov 16, 2021

Every 10 years, our university must seek reaffirmation from the body that accredits us as an institution of higher learning — the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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