The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

 

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....

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...

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...

Top pianist hopes to inspire musicians

April 8, 2011

Organizers hope a piano recital will inspire musicians and music lovers when they hear an award-winning pianist perform on Sunday.The UK School of Music has brought Arthur Green, an internationally acclaimed...

UK administration preparing for potential government shutdown

April 8, 2011

UK administration is preparing for the potential shutdown of the federal government and the impact it could have on the university, but said currently students have no reason to be alarmed.In a campus-wide...

‘UK Rising’ examines mining

April 8, 2011

By Audrey SmithStudents will have the opportunity to hear different perspectives on the mining practices in Eastern Kentucky Friday.“Earth Days in the Bluegrass,” which is put on each year by the Office...

 

Former UK employee of 40 years dies

April 8, 2011

By Gary HermannJoseph T. Burch, a UK employee for more than 40 years, died April 4, leaving behind a legacy of service to the university.“He was one of the most insightful, thoughtful, kind and caring...

UK researchers host event: Conference examines obesity in Appalachia

April 8, 2011

By Melody BailiffUK researchers will be co-sponsoring a one-day conference focusing on obesity in Appalachia April 21 at the Lexington Convention Center.The conference is open to all researchers, faculty...

Load More Stories