News and Campus Messages

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Feedback reminder and legislative update

Eli Capilouto Apr 1, 2024

I hope you will take time early this week to provide feedback on ideas to strengthen shared governance at our university as part of our efforts to accelerate our progress in advancing Kentucky.

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Honoring Sarah Bennett Holmes' legacy

Eli Capilouto Apr 1, 2024

Sarah Bennett Holmes was, by any definition, consequential. Today, we are continually reminded of her legacy — we see it in buildings and hallowed halls, awards and certificates. But it's the women of today who are the greatest stewards of all Sarah Bennett Holmes championed.

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Our Next Steps

Eli Capilouto Mar 27, 2024

President Capilouto sent messages to students, staff and faculty regarding proposed recommendations to the Governing Regulations revisions. Students Dear Students, Over the last few months, I’ve been discussing with our Board of Trustees and our campus community how our University can do even more to serve Kentucky.

Our Continued Partnership

Eli Capilouto Mar 19, 2024

I engaged yesterday with members of our community who participated in the monthly University Senate meeting. With this dialogue, I’ve now met hundreds of people across the expanse of our campus, in groups large and small, to talk about our institution’s future.

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Legislative Update

Eli Capilouto Mar 18, 2024

I am writing to provide you with an update on the state legislative session underway in Frankfort, as several issues important to UK are moving quickly.

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Opportunities for More Engagement and Feedback

Eli Capilouto Mar 13, 2024

This week, I will continue to engage with members of our community in conversations about how we strengthen shared governance to accelerate our efforts in advancing Kentucky. I’ve learned much from, and been inspired by, engaging with nearly 250 faculty, staff and students over the last several days. Our people are devoted to our campus and our mission.

What I’m Hearing from You

Eli Capilouto Mar 8, 2024

As of this afternoon, I’ve met with more than 240 people in more than a dozen meetings across our campus. I’ve listened to many perspectives about our structure and how we make decisions as a community. No matter the point of view, it is clear to me that we all share a fierce devotion to this place and our mission to advance this state.

A Time for Conversation, Reflection and Renewal

Eli Capilouto Mar 5, 2024

Campus Community, This week, I will be talking with — and listening to — hundreds of students and staff, faculty and deans as we think about an important question — how do we all share in the future progress of this community? Our Board of Trustees recently directed me and our community to recommend changes to our Governing Regulations with the goal of creating more clarity, rather than confusion, around the rules that help guide our work.

Feedback about shared governance at UK

Eli Capilouto Feb 28, 2024

Campus Community, It’s time for our campus to come together for an important community conversation. Last week, our Board of Trustees directed us to plan together, with a sense of thoughtful urgency, about what a shared governance structure should look like at UK. This process is part of a larger initiative — what we call Project Accelerate — where our Board has asked us to plan how we can move more quickly in advancing our state.

Focusing on our future

Eli Capilouto Feb 28, 2024

Last week, our university focused firmly on the future of our campus — and how we will accelerate our efforts to impact the Commonwealth. We also honored those from our past who made us who we are today. At Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting, we heard updates from our five work groups about their work to  accelerate UK's purpose. In addition, we came together to reflect on those who worked tirelessly to build the foundation of the education, research, service and care we provide to the people of Kentucky.

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