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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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School of Journalism and Media names new director

Emily Girard July 13, 2020

In June, Dr. Erika Engstrom was announced as the new director of UK’s School of Journalism and Media. Engstrom, who was previously a professor of communication studies at the University of Nevada, Las...

Kentucky freshman forward Deasia Merrill huddles up with the team before the game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 68-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Deasia Merrill to transfer from Kentucky

Braden Ramsey July 11, 2020

Matthew Mitchell and staff have had tremendous success in recruiting through the transfer portal over the past few months, but now have one member heading out of Lexington.Now-sophomore forward Deasia...

UK, in partnership with Nike, unveil a new graphic identity, secondary logo and uniforms during a press conference at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, February 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Kentucky Football picks up Two more Recruits

Braden Ramsey July 11, 2020

Mark Stoops and company haven’t let the COVID-19 Pandemic slow their momentum on the recruiting trail, as the Cats locked down two more players for the 2021 class in the past weeks.Three-star wide receiver...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans plays defense during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 69-58. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky adds two Conference USA foes to basketball slate

Braden Ramsey July 10, 2020

The Wildcats took another step to completing their schedule for the 2020-2021 campaign on Wednesday, agreeing to take on two schools from Coach Cal’s old stomping grounds.Kentucky will now play the University...

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Kentucky linebacker Xavier Peters heading to junior college

Barkley Truax June 20, 2020

Former four-star recruit and Under Armour All-American Xavier Peters has decided to transfer from Kentucky to Garden City Community College.The news was first reported by @JuCoFootballAce on Twitter. Rivals...

Board of Trustees discussed COVID, racial equality and budgetary measures to be implemented the fall 2020 semester

Board of Trustees discussed COVID, racial equality and budgetary measures to be implemented the fall 2020 semester

Sarah Michels June 19, 2020

The Board of Trustees of UK met again on Friday to discuss academic and student affairs, the 2020-21 budget and details of this fall's restart plan. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting...

Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss  COVID-19 effect on investments, fall sports and Capiloutos contract extension

Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss COVID-19 effect on investments, fall sports and Capilouto’s contract extension

Sarah Michels June 18, 2020

UK's Board of Trustees met Thursday in the first of a two-day series of meetings to discuss the coming school year in its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Investment Committee meeting started the...

The sun sets over Kroger Field during the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football season opener moved to September 3rd

Braden Ramsey June 17, 2020

Our first glimpse of the blue and white will come a couple days earlier than initially scheduled. Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart announced Tuesday afternoon that Kentucky's season opener versus Eastern...

University of Kentucky freshman Carson Coleman pitches during the game against Louisville on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky reliever Carson Coleman signs with Yankees

Braden Ramsey June 17, 2020

Carson Coleman may not have been selected in this year's drastically-shortened MLB Draft, but he is headed to the next level nonetheless. Kentucky's reliever will be wearing the most prominent pinstripes...

UK releases official plan of operations for fall semester

UK releases official plan of operations for fall semester

Emily Girard June 16, 2020

After announcing in May that it planned to reopen for the Fall 2020 semester, UK has released its official plan of operations for reopening campus.  “This plan...is the product of the hard and thoughtful...

President Eli Capilouto and his wife walk onto the field for the crowning of the UK 2018 Homecoming King and Queen at halftime during the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Nine-year UK president Eli Capilouto up for contract extension

Lauren Campbell June 16, 2020

After nine years at the University of Kentucky, Eli Capilouto is seeking an extension of his tenure as UK’s 12th president. He chose to extend his contract earlier this year, a decision that was announced...

NCAA Social Activism Statement

NCAA encourages schools to make Election Day a day off for athletes

Braden Ramsey June 12, 2020

Earlier this afternoon, the NCAA Board of Governors released a statement on Social Activism in which it put out a call to action of sorts for its member schools and expressed support for student-athlete...

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