News and Campus Messages

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.

Health care worker administers a vaccine

Weekly Update: Our Continued Progress

President Eli Capilouto Oct 8, 2021

As of yesterday, we moved past 88.0 percent of our campus being partially or fully vaccinated. That means 90 percent is fully within our reach — a mark of progress and compassion that says so much about who we are and what we do.

Weekly Update: Boosters and Continued Vaccine Progress

President Eli Capilouto Oct 1, 2021

Earlier this week, Governor Beshear expanded his recommendations for people who are eligible and wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

Our Continuing Vaccination Progress, New Steps to Continue our Momentum

President Eli Capilouto Sep 24, 2021

We’ve sustained these increases over several weeks now – a reflection of your commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our entire community. Now, it’s time to take another step forw

UK Strategic Plan: Provide Your Input

President Eli Capilouto Sep 23, 2021

Today, we are circulating a second draft of our proposed Strategic Plan for your review and feedback.

Nurse Jacob Heil, Pharmacist Regan Baum, center, and Dr. Joel Hamm, collaborate in the Emergency department at UK which has plenty of space for patients of all kinds on March 23, 2020.

More Frequent Reporting, New Vaccination Numbers

President Eli Capilouto Sep 22, 2021

Based on ongoing campus conversations, including productive discussions with our three representative groups — the Student Government Association, the Staff Senate and the University Senate — we are beginning the process today of updating our COVID-19 dashboard twice a week.

Important Weekly Update: Vaccination Incentives and Compliance Measures for Testing

President Eli Capilouto Sep 16, 2021

After ongoing dialogue and feedback from our elected faculty, staff and students, we are beginning two programs designed to encourage vaccinations among our employees and to ensure ongoing testing for those who choose not to become vaccinated.

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