UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart’s contract has been extended three more years on top of his existing five-year contract.The new deal will keep Barnhart at UK through 2019.“I want to finish some...
By Hannah EllisWhen the month of February is mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind is Valentine’s Day or Black History Month. Now there is another label to add to the second month of the year:...
By Jarrod ThackerThe first state encyclopedia exclusively centered upon the lives of African Americans is being written and is expected to be completed in 2013.The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia...
By Gary HermannSeveral student groups at UK are going to Frankfort on Tuesday to join other Kentuckians in opposing the Kentucky Senate Bill 6, which proposes stronger measures against undocumented immigrants.In...
By Amelia OrwickAs Spring Break approaches, some UK groups are already preparing for the beginning of the Fall 2011 semester.The start of every school year kicks off with K Week, which provides incoming...
By Becca ClemonsAmericans may know a thing or two about Iraq as a country, but few get the chance to know its people.New programs, however, are working to bring people from both nations together, and UK...
By Allie HuddlestonThis January, local charity Women and Philanthropy awarded a grant of nearly $19,000 to the UK Honors Program to support education abroad for honors students.The Honors Program was one...
By Hayes GardnerWith winter comes freezing temperatures, piles of snow and horrible road conditions. Yet, besides the weather, winter brings another problem: illness — specifically, the flu.“The flu...
It was a night of ‘80s workout clothes, sequins, bank robbing, brightly-colored leggings, guys dressed in drag — and, of course, dancing. Lots and lots of dancing.Delta Delta Delta’s Las Vegas-themed...
By Rachel AretakisA group of students are reaching a milestone no one else in their families has: completion of their first semester as a college student.The First Scholars Program provides a holistic...
By Nicole SchladtDespite frigid temperatures, about 100 people gathered downtown Saturday to show their support for Egyptians who have been protesting President Hosni Mubarak’s regime in the Middle East.The...
"The emergency situation related to shots fired is over," a UK Alert sent out at 4:41 a.m said.According to a UK news release, UK police issued the "All Clear" alert at 4:35 a.m.UK Police said two people...
