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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Freshman guard Hamidou Diallo speaks with the media during the Selection Show on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky will play Davidson in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Boise, Idaho. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

NBA player profile: Hamidou Diallo

June 20, 2018

The NBA Draft is today and as usual, John Calipari has a group of players available that NBA teams are interested in drafting.One of which is Hamidou Diallo, a 6-6 guard who is entering the draft after...

President Eli Capilouto announced Monday, June 18, 2018 that the University of Kentucky had officially finalized changes to Administrative Regulation 6:2 (AR 6:2), formally known as the “Policy and Procedures for Addressing and Resolving Allegations of Sexual Assault, Stalking, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Exploitation. Evaluating disciplinary responses to alleged sexual assaults on campus gained attention following U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ reversal of the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague letter” on sexual violence in September of 2017. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

UK administration overhauls disciplinary policies regarding sexual assault claims

Jacob Eads June 20, 2018

The UK community will now adhere to a new set of regulations outlining the disciplinary proceedings in cases of alleged sexual assault and similar incidents. President Eli Capilouto announced Monday in...

Head coach John Calipari shakes fans hands during Big Blue Madness on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Reid Travis commits to UK basketball

June 20, 2018

Reid Travis, a graduate transfer from Stanford, announced his commitment to the UK basketball team on Wednesday. The 6-8, 240-pound forward decided to transfer from Stanford after he graduated.He played...

HOF 2018

Anthony Davis headlines 2018 UK Athletics Hall of Fame class

June 19, 2018

Tuesday afternoon, UK Athletics announced their 2018 Hall of Fame class, headlined by men’s basketball National Champion and Naismith Award winner Anthony Davis (2012).Joining Davis in the 2018 class...

President Eli Capilouto listens to the audience during the UK Senators meeting at the University of Kentucky Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, October. 22, 2012.

University finalizes changes to guide disciplinary processes in cases of alleged sexual assault

Kernel News Staff June 18, 2018

The UK community will now rely on an updated set of regulations to guide disciplinary proceedings in cases of alleged sexual assault and other similar incidents. President Eli Capilouto announced the...

Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox goes in for a layup during the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Calipari compares Knox to one of the NBA’s top rookies

June 18, 2018

The NBA Draft is three days away and every NBA team, especially those in the lottery, will be looking for their next franchise player.Last year’s draft class included many talented rookies, such as Donovan...

UK Students cheer prior to starting lineups during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 61-59. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

Goodbye, basketball ticket lotteries: UK students will get tickets via app

Kernel News Staff June 13, 2018

Student tickets for football and men's basketball are going mobile next season, UK Athletics announced Wednesday. Ticket lotteries and visits to the UK Ticket Office will no longer be necessary to attend...

Interior of JamesC Boutique set to open later this month. 

UK alumna set to open boutique storefront

Allie King June 12, 2018

Lexington is getting a new boutique in the Chevy Chase Plaza.After Figleaf Boutique closed in Chevy Chase, JamesC Boutique owner Carrie Burkett announced that she will be opening her first store for her...

Funkhouser building mug

UK tuition costs to rise again in next year’s proposed budget

Kernel News Staff June 12, 2018

The Board of Trustees will soon consider a 2.5 percent tuition and fee increase for next school year, as part of their considerations for next year's operating budget. Without scholarships and aid, 2018-2019...

Bowmans Den being torn down in response to opening of new Student Center.

Demolition of Bowman’s Den begins

Sydney Momeyer June 11, 2018

In response to the erection of the new $200 million Student Center, UK has begun efforts to tear Bowman’s Den down.Bowman’s Den was constructed in 2015 to serve as a replacement student center on UK’s...

UK Track earns championship honors

Erika Bonner June 9, 2018

The University of Kentucky Women’s Track and Field team came in top five in the NCAA championships over the weekend, placing 4th overall with a score of 46. The UK Men’s Track and Field team came in...

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