News and Campus Messages

Photo of fundraising reveal at DanceBlue 2023

Students leading us; supporting their growth

President Eli Capilouto Mar 30, 2023

We are here to educate our students in ways that prepare them for lives of meaning and purpose. But as is so often the case, it’s our students who teach us about both meaning and purpose.

Affirmation of our commitment to students, Kentucky

President Eli Capilouto Mar 24, 2023

For several days this week, a panel of senior higher education administrators from across the country visited our campus. They represented the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting body that reaffirms universities like ours every 10 years.

Spring renewal and refocus

President Eli Capilouto Mar 21, 2023

Spring is a time for renewal. Our faith traditions remind us of the need for reflection and the importance of a diverse community of belonging.

Next steps in the search for the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

President Eli Capilouto Mar 10, 2023

I am pleased to provide the detailed job position that is being posted today for our next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA).

UK’s New Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

President Eli Capilouto Mar 9, 2023

I am pleased to announce that Jake Lemon has accepted the position of Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at the University of Kentucky.

Our commitment to campus safety and response to legislation

President Eli Capilouto Mar 7, 2023

We deeply respect the challenging and important work of legislators. It is in that context that we are already communicating directly with policymakers in the Kentucky General Assembly regarding our serious concerns about – and opposition to – legislation that, if passed, would allow concealed firearms on our campus.