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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Greeks to stomp away for charity

April 13, 2011

By Garrett BonistalliGreeks will be given the chance to entertain and raise money by stomping to bright vibes and colorful themes tonight.For the third consecutive year, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and...

UK buildings featured in app: ‘Travel Kentucky’ features areas on campus

April 13, 2011

By Michael JeffreyA new application for smartphones now features well-known UK buildings.The Singletary Center for the Arts and The Art Museum at UK are two of the first 10 organizations included in the...

 

UK makes waves for charity

April 13, 2011

By Fink DensfordUK students had the chance to swim to help fight blindness Tuesday at Anchor Splash.Organized by Delta Gamma sorority and Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, the water-based event at the Lancaster...

 

UK hosts gathering to honor President Todd

April 13, 2011

By Gary HermannThe celebration of Lee Todd’s 10 years as UK’s president was held Tuesday to honor his years of service.The event, which was originally scheduled to take place in the Patterson Office...

 

Q & A with Leonard Pitts Jr.: The Kernel staff chats with a Pulitzer Prize winner

April 13, 2011

By Brandon Goodwin and Patrick T. SullivanKernel reporters Brandon Goodwin and Patrick Sullivan sat down for an interview with Pulitzer Prize winning commentator Leonard Pitts Jr. Tuesday afternoon.Q....

 

Lecturer gets down to the facts: Award-winning commentator speaks at Creason Lecture

April 13, 2011

By Eva McEnrueThe United States is suffering from “stupidification,” or intellectual illiteracy, according to the 2004 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Commentary.Leonard Pitts Jr. discussed the dangerous...

Pulitzer Prize winner to lecture

April 12, 2011

By Alex SimonThe 2004 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Commentary, Leonard Pitts Jr., will take the stage Tuesday as the second African-American to give the Creason Lecture.The Creason Lecture, named after UK...

Presidential search discussed with faculty

April 12, 2011

By Becca Clemons and Taylor MoakThe Presidential Search Committee and the Compensation Subcommittee of the Presidential Search Committee met Monday to discuss aspects of the search.Committee Chairman Jim...

Campus farewell to Lee, Patsy Todd

April 12, 2011

By Steven KingStudents have a chance Tuesday to see UK President Lee Todd and First Lady Patsy Todd speak before they leave the university in June.In honor of the tenure of the president and the first...

 

Rain doesn’t keep students from on-campus farmers market

April 12, 2011

By Bradley GosserThe Buell Armory hosted a first-of-its-kind event on campus Monday. The UK Farmer’s MarCat gave students an opportunity to interact with an important part of the Commonwealth’s local...

South African icon to receive honorary degree

April 12, 2011

By Drew TeagueAn international legend will visit UK this week to talk about his struggles and the struggles of South Africans.Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada and his wife, Barbara Hogan, will be receiving honorary...

Barnstable Brown Center known for more than annual gala

April 12, 2011

By Kristen ManouchehriThe Barnstable Brown name may no longer only be known for one of Kentucky’s largest and most popular Derby parties, but also in regards to UK’s Diabetes and Obesity Center.Although...

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