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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

 

Todd will pass Top 20 goals to successor, has few regrets

May 2, 2011

By Ben JonesLee Todd wants you to know that the University of Kentucky’s Top 20 mandate was not his idea.That was actually former Gov. Paul Patton’s idea, when in 1997 he presented to the General Assembly...

Scoreboard privately funded: UK loan to Athletics dropped after opposition

May 2, 2011

By Rachel AretakisUK has decided to drop a plan that would loan UK Athletics money for new scoreboards and a sound system for Commonwealth Stadium, and it will instead be financed by private funds.UK...

Board will vote on next president, tuition increase, Commonwealth upgrades

May 2, 2011

By Joy PriestThe UK Board of Trustees will meet twice on Tuesday to extend a formal offer to the preferred candidate for UK’s 12th president, approve the proposed tuition increase and vote on a project...

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President-select Capilouto committed to UK, Top 20 plan

May 2, 2011

By Patrick T. SullivanThe wait is finally over.The UK Board of Trustees unanimously voted to select University of Alabama at Birmingham Provost Eli Capilouto as its preferred candidate to be UK’s 12th...

Changes may take time: New president will make administration decisions

May 2, 2011

By Nicole SchladtAs the final days of Todd’s presidency draw near, speculation over possible changes in administration as a result of an incoming president is stirring on campus.“It is premature to...

 

Capilouto meets with campus

May 2, 2011

By Rachel AretakisPreferred presidential candidate Eli Capilouto spoke to faculty, staff and students Monday, introducing himself and answering audience questions.In three one-hour sessions, audience members...

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UK announces presidential pick

May 1, 2011

Eli Capilouto, the provost for The University of Alabama at Birmingham, was chosen as the UK Board of Trustees presidential pick Sunday afternoon at a news conference.Capilouto will replace President...

Writing project expands with grant

May 1, 2011

By Kellie DoligaleDuring his lifetime, John Dickinson (1732-1808) contributed countless hours to proving that the pen could be mightier than the sword.More than two centuries after his death, the John...

UAB responds to Capilouto’s selection

May 1, 2011

While UK has been aware of President Lee Todd’s resignation, the institutions from which presidential candidates hail were unaware the candidate was considering leaving.Eli Capilouto, the provost of...

Like daughter, like mother: Duo set to graduate together

April 29, 2011

By Ali O’ConnorTonya and Jackie Jones have a special Mother’s Day planned on Sunday, May 8: the mother and daughter will each receive their bachelor’s degree at UK’s graduation.After sharing the...

UK students move to assist SEC family in Alabama

April 29, 2011

By Joy PriestAfter a huge tornado tore its way through Tuscaloosa, Ala., Wednesday, it turned the lives of people and students at the University of Alabama upside down, and UK students mobilized to assist.“We’re...

Narcissism growing in youth

April 29, 2011

By Amelia OrwickA recent study by UK psychology professor Nathan DeWall suggests that young people today have developed more narcissistic tendencies than generations before.According to an article in the...

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