News and Campus Messages

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.

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.

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