News and Campus Messages

EVPHA search committee named

President Eli Capilouto Jan 30, 2023

As we begin a national search for our next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA), it’s critical we have a search committee that represents the depth and breadth of our campus and understands how essential this enterprise is to what we do to advance Kentucky.

Supporting the success of our students

President Eli Capilouto Jan 24, 2023

This spring, for the first time ever, more than 31,000 students were enrolled at the University of Kentucky at the start of the semester.

Celebrating MLK Day; Your safety and well-being

President Eli Capilouto Jan 18, 2023

On Monday, thousands gathered downtown to march together and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Staying safe in severe weather

President Eli Capilouto Jan 12, 2023

Today’s warning should be a timely reminder for all of us – myself included – that safety and weather alerts must be taken seriously. Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our community requires all of us to follow procedures and protocols and take responsible steps and precautions when alerts are issued.

Photo of students on the first day of the spring semester

Four important updates to start the new year

President Eli Capilouto Jan 9, 2023

A new semester means new opportunities and challenges for our students (and everyone in our community). Let’s work together to support each other.

Thanking those who make our return possible

President Eli Capilouto Jan 3, 2023

Over the last several days, as most of us I hope had time for rest and renewal, dozens and dozens of members of our facilities management, athletics, risk management, police department, crisis management, information technology services, communications, housing, residence life, safety and health teams worked around the clock to keep our infrastructure working in the face of bitter, below-zero weather.