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One Day for UK raises $35,000 for the Kernel

One Day for UK raises $35,000 for the Kernel

Sophia Shoemaker April 23, 2022

The 2022 One Day for UK event was held on April 21. It is the university’s annual giving day, where for 24 hours, donors can support different colleges. Across the entire university, $2,041,622 was...

Bill Gatton talks with students after the celebration honoring him in the Student Center on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘A Kentucky original.’ UK alum and largest donor Bill Gatton dies at 89

Hannah Stanley April 19, 2022

Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton, UK alumnus and the school’s biggest donor, died Tuesday at age 89.   Gatton was a “Kentucky original” who grew up in a small coalfield near Bremen in Muhlenberg...

UK president Eli Capilouto speaks during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK Board of Trustees approves budget, affects athletics, healthcare and academics

Sophia Shoemaker February 19, 2022

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees met on Feb. 18 to approve budgetary changes to campus, ranging from athletics to UK Healthcare.A $30 million budget was granted towards three UK Athletics projects...

Investigation continues into fatal accident near UK campus

Investigation continues into fatal accident near UK campus

Audrey Fones February 10, 2022

A 62-year-old man, Gary Weathers, was hit by a car and killed near the University of Kentucky hospital on the morning of Monday, Jan. 31.Weathers was struck at around 6:30 a.m. near South Limestone and...

The remains of a home are scattered with debris following a tornado on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, on Creekwood Avenue in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Britainy Beshear hosts toy drive for tornado victims

Sophia Shoemaker December 17, 2021

Kentucky First Lady, Britainy Beshear, is hosting a toy drive across the commonwealth to support families affected by the devastating tornadoes that hit Western Kentucky.“They’ve lost everything,...

Parish-Baker said BSU has been pleasantly surprised at the volume of donations. I think the Hope Center is gonna be very satisfied, she said. 

‘BSU is here.’ Donation drive latest in student organization’s 26-day unity event

Sarah Michels October 8, 2020

The Black Student Union at UK isn't just for minorities—it's for everyone. "We take pride in everybody," said Anyia Jones, BSU vice president and senior medical laboratory science major. "Yes, we focus...

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UK faculty source over 6,000 protective masks for UK HealthCare workers

Emily Girard April 3, 2020

After hearing of a shortage of personal protective equipment at UK Healthcare due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Chinese and Chinese-American UK faculty banded together to acquire over 6,000 face...

Dance Blue chairs reveal that Dance Blue raised $2,000,190.20 during the 2020 Dance Blue Marathon on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘Love in its purest form’: UK DanceBlue raises $2 million in 15th year of fundraising

Natalie Parks March 1, 2020

When the numbers went up, the crowd went wild.At the close of its annual 24-hour dance marathon, DanceBlue members revealed that the organization raised $2,000,190.20 for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital...

Students walk to the UK Law Building on campus on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK College of Law receives landmark $20 million donation

Jacob Eads November 8, 2019

The UK College of Law announced Friday a substantial $20 million donation has been made to strengthen the college's academic performance. The donation, the third largest in university history, comes from...

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UK College of Education accepting donations for care packages for U.S. troops

Kevin Wells October 16, 2019

The UK College of Education staff council is leading a donation drive of care package items for troops overseas throughout October. “The staff council has veterans and loved ones of veterans as well...

Environmental Friday

It all begins with a t-shirt: Why you should recycle your clothes

Claire Hilbrecht October 11, 2019

It is time we face the cold, hard truth. We are running out of water.“But how can that be,” you may ask, “when the majority of the Earth is covered in water?” While that may be true, freshwater...

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UK and Jim Beam partner to create Institute for Kentucky Spirits

Sierra Anderson April 23, 2019

Jim Beam is making history after generously donating $5 million to the University of Kentucky, the largest single philanthropic or educational gift the company has ever donated.This donation, marked to...

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