News and Campus Messages

International Travel Changes

President Eli Capilouto Feb 10, 2022

Dear Campus Community, As we move into 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us. However, we have the tools to support the health and safety of our community and the communities with whom we interact, while at the same time engaging in our critical work. This includes our commitment to being a globally engaged university. Along with testing and masking, we know that fully vaccinated and boosted individuals can resume many of their pre-pandemic activities with a low risk of becoming seriously ill.

Weekly Update: Weather, The UK Story, Continued Progress with Vaccination

President Eli Capilouto Feb 6, 2022

Campus Community, I hope you are staying safe and healthy this afternoon and weekend. I would like to provide you with several updates. Weather We have learned, several times already this winter, that weather can rapidly change our plans. I am so appreciative of the efforts of thousands of unsung heroes across UK who have worked to keep our campus safe during multiple bouts of inclement weather this winter season.

Weekly Update

President Eli Capilouto Jan 28, 2022

Late this week, I traveled to Western Kentucky and visited with members of our community impacted by the horrific storms that cut a path of devastation through so much of our state in December. The encounters reminded me of the importance of community and the hope that, even in the darkest of moments, there is the promise of something brighter ahead.

Bird's eye view of snowy campus buildings

Legislative Progress; Our Commitment to Health and Well-being

President Eli Capilouto Jan 21, 2022

The state House yesterday adopted a proposed two-year budget and spending plan for the Commonwealth. The spending plan, which now goes to the Senate, underscores the importance of higher education and this institution — in creating a Kentucky that is healthier, wealthier and wiser.

Our First Week Back

President Eli Capilouto Jan 14, 2022

The first week of the academic semester is always a powerful reminder of why we are here. We welcomed our students back and saw our classrooms come alive once more with engagement and learning. Our faculty and staff continued to foster the kind of community that is only possible on a robust, residential campus like ours.

The Legislative Session and UK

President Eli Capilouto Jan 14, 2022

Last week, the Kentucky General Assembly convened for its annual session that runs until April. This year is particularly important because it is a so-called budget year in which the legislature adopts a two-year budget for the Commonwealth including the investments that policymakers will make in higher education.

Student working on laptop in business school lobby

A New Semester: Expectations for Student Success and Our Community

President Eli Capilouto Jan 7, 2022

The following message from President Capilouto was sent to all of campus on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Campus Community, The sound of shovels and tractors throughout the night and into the morning reinforced for me in a compelling way the unwavering commitment this community has to service — service to students, service to care and service to our state.

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.

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