News and Campus Messages

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.

Weekly Update: Vaccine Progress, Boosters and Incentives

President Eli Capilouto Oct 15, 2021

As of yesterday, we are approaching 89 percent of our campus being partially or fully vaccinated.

Students walking on campus under fall foliage

United Way Campaign 2021

President Eli Capilouto Oct 13, 2021

United Way of the Bluegrass has worked hard to provide basic needs, education and financial stability to individuals, families and entire communities across the Commonwealth for 100 years. To continue this hard work, they need our help. Please join me through October 29th, 2021, in supporting our United Way campaign with donations.