News and Campus Messages

UK Athletes Post Record Graduation Rates Again; Exceed National Average for Graduation

President Eli Capilouto Dec 2, 2021

The NCAA has announced annual numbers among its member programs for Graduation Success Rates (GSR) as well as the Federal Graduation Rate (FGR). We have tied our school record of 92 percent for the NCAA GSR – three points above the national average. Moreover, we have set a new record of 66 percent for the Federal Graduation Rate of our students.

Weekly Update: Grateful for This Community

President Eli Capilouto Nov 19, 2021

The holiday season affords us the opportunity to reflect upon what makes us most grateful. More than ever, I’m grateful for a community so committed to keeping each other safe.

SACS Reaffirmation Process: Provide Feedback

President Eli Capilouto Nov 16, 2021

Every 10 years, our university must seek reaffirmation from the body that accredits us as an institution of higher learning — the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Weekly Update

President Eli Capilouto Nov 12, 2021

Each and every person who becomes vaccinated against COVID-19 makes our community safer. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you who have made that choice – who have added another layer of protection for yourselves and those around you.

Strong Ratings, Confidence in Our Future

President Eli Capilouto Nov 10, 2021

I write to you often to tout the remarkable accomplishments of this place and our people.

Students walk on campus amidst fall foliage

Weekly Update: Our Progress Continued

President Eli Capilouto Nov 5, 2021

Because of your compassion and determination — the care you demonstrate and the effort you exert to protect those around you — we continue to make incredible progress in combating this pandemic. This week, our campus vaccination rate is at more than 89%.

Studying at White Hall on September 8, 2021.

Weekly Update: Federal Guidance and Continued Progress

President Eli Capilouto Oct 29, 2021

The following message was sent to all of campus on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Campus community, Thanks to the commitment and compassion of this community, we continue to make progress in making it as easy as possible to be safe on the UK campus. As of last night, 89.2% of our campus was either partially or fully vaccinated.

Weekly Update, Important Reminders

President Eli Capilouto Oct 22, 2021

As of last night, 89 percent of our community was either partially or fully vaccinated.

Important Update on Next Steps to Keep Our Community Safe

President Eli Capilouto Oct 21, 2021

We have committed to timely and transparent communication following the death of one of our students earlier this week. We will continue to communicate about these important issues as our investigations of this tragedy progress and as we continue to evaluate how best we can protect our community and hold each other accountable in upholding that responsibility.

A Tragedy; Finding Answers

President Eli Capilouto Oct 19, 2021

Last night, our community suffered a tragic loss with the death of our student, Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood.

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