Kentucky Proud Park Awarded LEED Certification

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

UK Details ‘High-Tech, High-Touch’ Approach To Testing For Students

The University of Kentucky plans to test up to 30,000 students for COVID-19.

UK Campus Earns Gold Designation From American College Of Sports Medicine

Health initiatives woven throughout life at the University of Kentucky.

UK Alumna Awarded Boren Fellowship To Study Language In Myanmar

During her time abroad, Brittney Woodrum also will intern at Yangon Bakehouse.

Kentucky Small Business Development Center Partners With Shopify To Provide E-Commerce Resources

Entrepreneurs and business owners can expect a series of free webinars, tools, trainings and tutorials.

A Collaboration In UK's Cybersecurity Efforts: Joint Services Operation Center Publishes Annual Report

The JSOC was established, as a pilot project, in December 2017 as a collaboration between university and UK HealthCare IT leadership.

UK’s Facilities Management Implements Plan To Ensure Campus Is Ready For Fall 2020

New layouts for all classrooms have been developed to establish safe distancing.

University of Kentucky College Of Dentistry Names New Department Chair

Dr. Richardson hopes to continue the college's mission of leadership in education, patient care, discovery and community engagement.

UK Alumni Association Announces 2020 Service Award Winners Announced

The awards are presented annually to recognize those who have provided extraordinary service to the university and the association.

UK Coach John Calipari Partners With McLendon Foundation To Help Launch Minority Leadership Initiative

The University of Kentucky Athletics Department plans to be a part of the MLI starting with the 2020-21 season.

Alumna Discovers UK’s Hidden Gem: Latin Program Unique Among Universities In The United States

The parents of a program graduate has gifted a $25,000 endowed fund to the university.

'Behind The Blue': UK’s VP For Institutional Diversity Discusses Her Love For Education And Her Mission To Assist Students

Sonja Feist-Price is leaving to become the provost at the University of Michigan-Flint.

UK Tuition, Mandatory Fees Capped For Fall 2020 To Ensure Fairness, Consistency

For many students, the result will be a reduction in tuition this fall of several hundred, if not thousands, of dollars.

University of Kentucky's ‘Veggie Man’ Zooms To Kenya, Helps To Bridge Cultures

Plant virologist Michael Goodin found a new way to connect with children and educate them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How The University of Kentucky Community Has Used This Time To Learn, Discover And Heal

UK President Eli Capilouto has shared a video message with the campus community on how everyone has worked together to fight COVID-19.

UK President Comments On New Federal Restriction Placed On International Students

Eli Capilouto says he believes the university will be able to continue educating and serving these students without interruption.

UK Periphery, Remote And Off-Peak Parking Permits Available Beginning July 14

Permits also will be available for on-campus residents living in Greg Page, Shawneetown or the Seminary areas for R19, R29 and R30 parking.

Okeson Named Dean Of The UK College Of Dentistry

The world-renowned educator, researcher, clinician and long-time faculty member has served as interim dean since September 2019.

UKNow Interviews Lance Poston On Supreme Court Decision Outlawing Job Discrimination Against LGBTQ Community

Poston says gay and transgender individuals still lack civil rights protections in other areas such as housing and health care.

UK’s Heart-2-Heart Campaign Expands To Agriculture

The public can now send letters of appreciation to farmers as well as health care workers through the campaign.

UK President Capilouto Among Members Gov. Beshear Names To New Agritech Advisory Council

The representatives are drawn from farming, industry, education, labor and civic life.

Writing The Book That Hadn’t Been Written: Q&A With Mariama J. Lockington

UKNow interviewed the author of the novel, "For Black Girls Like Me."

Coronavirus Prohibits July 4th Fireworks Viewing From UK Parking Garage This Year

Residents are asked to drive to a location that offers a good vantage point and practice social distancing while enjoying the show.

ISC Department Faculty, Students Help Plan UK's 1st Opioid Awareness Day

Activities may range from one day to a week-long program, depending on Fall 2021 public health guidelines for the UK campus.

University Of Kentucky Holiday And Work Schedule For 2020-2021 Announced

Labor Day will be a work and instruction day on campus.

Fish And Wildlife Responding To Report Of Bear On University Of Kentucky Campus

The animal was spotted early this morning.

UK Federal Credit Union Acquires Naming Rights For Esports Lounge, Theater

The flexible space can be used for tournaments and conferences.

UK’s James B. Beam Institute Receives Donation Of Distilling Equipment To Advance Teaching And Research

The donation included two tractor-trailer loads of stills, tanks, pumps and instruments.

New UK Libraries Collection To Help Current, Future Generations Picture Kentucky Life During Pandemic

Currently, nine Central Kentucky counties are represented by the collection.

University of Kentucky Campus Walk: Meet Dean Jennifer Greer

She helps students in the UK College of Communication and Information turn their passions into careers they love.

Paula Pope Appointed To UK Board Of Trustees To Represent Alumni

Her term begins July 1, 2020 and runs through June 30, 2026.

'Behind The Blue': Tracy Campbell Discusses ‘The Year Of Peril: America In 1942’

The book underscores the fragility of democracy as well as the promise of what happens when a country comes together behind a single effort.

University of Kentucky President Comments On Coronavirus Pandemic, Systemic Racism

Eli Capilouto says we can learn from the lessons of the year 1942 when tackling today's challenges.

UK Board Extends Capilouto’s Employment Agreement By 3 Years

He is finishing his ninth year as the university's president.

Capilouto: Juneteenth To Be UK Holiday

The university has also released a plan to increase access and opportunity for Black students and communities of color on campus.

UK Alumna And WAC Veteran Celebrates Turning 100 In A Big Way

Helen Evans attained the rank of captain and served stateside and in Europe until the end of World War II.

UK Gaines Center For The Humanities Videos Explore How Kentucky Creatives Are Weathering Coronavirus

“Over Yonder,” which has launched on the center's new YouTube channel, features interviews with artists, musicians and scholars.

UK: Action Plan To Address Gaps In Opportunity, Access For Black And Other Communities Of Color

The goal is to have the plans in place by the end of the fall semester.

University Of Kentucky Announces Inclusive Excellence Recognition Award Winners

A grad student, a faculty member, and the Office of Diversity for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have been honored.

Student Jailed 6 Days In Fight Over Dress Code Protest T-Shirt

Student who wore a protest T-shirt with the message "do my shoulders turn you on?" got into a scuffle with a resource officer, school says.