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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

What role did UKs dorm partner play in the fall reopening? Campus union, local groups demand transparency

What role did UK’s dorm partner play in the fall reopening? Campus union, local groups demand transparency

Sarah Michels September 10, 2020

UK's newest campus union, along with other campus and local groups, is concerned that the university's contractual obligations, not the best interests of the campus community, may be what's keeping...

Holmes Hall is one of many dorm-living options for students on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

In-person, hybrid or online? UK students can now check their fall course formats

Sarah Michels July 19, 2020

UK students can now check which of their fall courses are traditional in-person instruction, hybrid or online-only. Student can log into their myUK portals, go to schedule and click on each class to see...

President Eli Capilouto and his wife walk onto the field for the crowning of the UK 2018 Homecoming King and Queen at halftime during the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Nine-year UK president Eli Capilouto up for contract extension

Lauren Campbell June 16, 2020

After nine years at the University of Kentucky, Eli Capilouto is seeking an extension of his tenure as UK’s 12th president. He chose to extend his contract earlier this year, a decision that was announced...

UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto to take 10 percent pay cut, extend presidency

Natalie Parks May 21, 2020

President Eli Capilouto will reduce his annual salary this coming year by 10 percent, according to a campus email from UK Board of Trustees chair Robert Vance.Vance said that Capilouto requested that those...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari addresses the media on Saturday, March 30, 2019, the day before their Elite Eight game against Auburn at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

John Calipari looks forward to ‘second tour’ under new lifetime contract

Mohammad Ahmad October 10, 2019

A new chapter is underway in the John Calipari era of Kentucky Men’s Basketball.After 10 years as the head coach of one of the most storied programs in men’s college basketball, Calipari enters more...

In the second half of the championship game of the NCAA Tournament between the University of Kentucky and Kansas University, in the Superdome, on Monday, April 2, 2012 in New Orleans. Kentucky won 67-59. Photo by Latara Appleby | Kernel File.

John Calipari looks forward to ‘second tour’ under new lifetime contract

Mohammad Ahmad October 8, 2019

A new chapter is underway in the John Calipari era of Kentucky Men’s Basketball.After 10 years as the head coach of one of the most storied programs in men’s college basketball, Calipari enters more...

Holmes Hall is one of many dorm-living options for students on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

Accidentally signed contract could cost some UK students thousands

Sydney Momeyer April 17, 2019

UPDATE: UK spokesperson Jay Blanton told the Kernel that UK has waived fees for those looking to cancel their two-year contract amendments. It's unclear if there is a deadline to cancel for free. April...

Kentucky freshman guard Hamidou Diallo reacts after a three-pointer during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Diallo has already been introduced to the business of the NBA

August 2, 2018

The NBA is sometimes known for being a business with all the trades and tough decisions that affect players, and one of UK’s newest professionals learned all about that at the most recent draft.Hamidou...

Nick Mingione is the UK Head Baseball Coach. Photo by Britney Howard

Nick Mingione earns contract extension through 2022

Sports Staff September 8, 2017

UK baseball head coach Nick Mingione signed a contract extension on Friday that keeps him with the Cats through the end of the 2022 season.His original contract kept him on through the 2021 season. Mingione...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari directs his team during the game against the Wichita State Shockers in the second round game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Calipari and Stoops sign contract extensions

News Staff March 22, 2017

Men’s basketball head coach John Calipari and football head coach Mark Stoops signed contract extensions, according to an announcement by UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart on Wednesday.Both coaches...

UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart introduces UK head coach Joker Phillips at a news conference. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt

UK Athletics director’s contract extended to 2022

Sports staff July 8, 2016

UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart's contract has been extended through 2022.The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the contract was posted on UK Athletics website Friday and President Eli Capilouto signed...

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