News and Campus Messages

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Our momentum

Eli Capilouto Nov 13, 2023

Campus Community, Momentum. That is what the Kentucky Can campaign ensures. And research at UK continues to push the boundaries of knowledge –– the boundaries of what is possible.

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UK alum, activist receives James Beard Foundation Leadership Award

Impact Stories Nov 9, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) — University of Kentucky alumnus Jim Embry, best known as a preeminent civil rights activist, eco-activist farmer, social justice advocate and public speaker, among other distinctions, was awarded the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award earlier this year in Chicago.

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Ensuring stability and prestige

Eli Capilouto Nov 6, 2023

Campus Community, This week, I reflect on another of the ‘Kentucky Can’ campaign’s impact areas: stability and prestige. Thanks to this transformative campaign, we can continue to attract and retain the finest faculty and establish state-of-the-art facilities and programs, enhancing the university’s academic standing and overall campus experiences. 

Proving what Kentucky Can do

Eli Capilouto Oct 30, 2023

Campus Community, On Friday, I was honored to celebrate the completion of our $2.1 billion Kentucky Can campaign – the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the Commonwealth.

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Shaping Kentucky's future workforce

Eli Capilouto Oct 23, 2023

Campus Community,

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Board of Trustees: UK must accelerate growth, progress to advance Kentucky

Eli Capilouto Oct 20, 2023

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday directed me to move quickly to accelerate the institution’s progress in addressing the state’s workforce needs. Specifically, as an extension of the university’s strategic plan – The UK PURPOSE – the Board directed us to make plans to:

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Caring for Kentucky’s future

Eli Capilouto Oct 16, 2023

Campus Community, We have reached the halfway point of this fall semester, and I am proud of all we have done for our community and our Commonwealth. Of course, you are the ones who make our progress possible. Thank you. Thank you for researching and addressing Kentucky’s complex challenges, for protecting our children and their future, for providing accessible educational opportunities to promote student well-being. Thank you for caring.

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Be kind, support each other

Eli Capilouto Oct 9, 2023

Campus Community, Be bold. Be informed. Be healthy. Be mindful. This week, as my last piece of advice, I reinforce what I hope we all already do. Be kind. Never walk alone. You are going to be challenged by failures, hurts and disappointments. Give yourself permission to be vulnerable and take risks, to struggle and fail. And lean into your community. We are here for you.

Take a break, be mindful

Eli Capilouto Oct 2, 2023

Campus Community, It sometimes feels like the middle of a semester sneaks up on us. So, as we prepare for midterms and all that accompanies this halfway mark, I hope you consider this advice. Be mindful.

Monitoring federal funding negotiations and impact on university

Eli Capilouto Sep 26, 2023

Campus Community, The University of Kentucky is closely monitoring negotiations in Congress regarding funding for the federal government and a potential government shutdown. The government’s authority to spend money expires at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. If funding legislation for the new fiscal year is not passed by then, the federal government will shut down.

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