News and Campus Messages

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Weekly Update

President Eli Capilouto Apr 29, 2022

It is that time of the semester: Our students are preparing for finals week, faculty are wrapping up their grading for this term and our staff are continuing their invaluable work on behalf of our mission as we close another academic year. All of these efforts are part of our most profound promise to advance Kentucky.

Next Steps in Provost Search

President Eli Capilouto Apr 23, 2022

Dear Campus Community, In the coming weeks, with input from faculty leaders, I plan to announce an acting provost, who will serve up to a one-year appointment in this critical position. The search for a permanent provost will commence in the fall and will include multiple finalists for public consideration. I write to you today to explain more about the provost selection process and why I’ve concluded that this is the best path forward for the University of Kentucky at this time.

Weekly Update: Progress You Make Possible

President Eli Capilouto Apr 15, 2022

As the final stretch of the semester approaches, I want to express my deep gratitude for the invaluable role you play in our mission to advance Kentucky. You make our crucial work possible. Thank you.

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Weekly Update: Taking Care of Our People

Eli Capilouto Apr 8, 2022

This year, we will invest more than ever before in salary, wage and benefit increases from central sources. Investments allow us to increase access to the best care, while holding down costs of health care coverage.

Investing In Our People: Our Proposed Compensation Plan

President Eli Capilouto Apr 5, 2022

We will be proposing to the Board of Trustees in June a compensation plan that doubles the annual amount we’ve been investing over the last 10 years for pay raises – $8.6 million on average to more than $17 million this coming year. Taking care of our people is a principle of our Strategic Plan. This compensation plan demonstrates that our plan is more than words. We are investing in our workforce.

Changes to COVID-19 Testing Policy

President Eli Capilouto Apr 3, 2022

As of Monday, April 4, we will no longer require unvaccinated members of our community to be tested weekly for COVID-19. (This does not apply to UK HealthCare employees who fall under the CMS mandate).

A Budget That Invests in Higher Education, Kentucky’s Future

President Eli Capilouto Apr 1, 2022

Advancing Kentucky in everything we do will require investments and resources to support our vital missions of education, research, service and care. The state budget that has emerged this week after months of work in the General Assembly makes critical down payments on the investments we need to advance our state.

Taking Care of Our People, Health Benefits

President Eli Capilouto Mar 25, 2022

In June, the Board of Trustees will consider and vote on a university budget for 2022-2023. A critical element of that proposed budget is the investment we make in health care and how we work to keep costs as low as possible, while providing outstanding coverage. After all, one of the principles of our strategic plan is titled Taking Care of Our People. Health care coverage is an essential element of how we do that.

Vacation and Leave Time for Our Campus Community

President Eli Capilouto Mar 18, 2022

We know the past two years have posed incredible challenges to so many in our community. One way we can ensure the health and well-being of our people is to provide flexibility where possible. One example of that commitment is our plan, again this year, to roll over vacation and leave time for members of our community.

Weekly Update: Weather, the Budget and COVID-19

President Eli Capilouto Mar 11, 2022

It will be a busy weekend on our campus as we welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families. We will be monitoring the potential for inclement weather as we ensure as safe an experience as possible for our community and visitors.

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