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UK will restore retirement contributions beginning with next fiscal year

Natalie Parks February 8, 2021

In an open meeting of the university's faculty Senate, executive vice president for finance and administration Eric Monday announced that UK will restore its retirement contributions for employees beginning...

Construction crews cut down and mulched trees in the Kirwan-Blanding complex on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Administration officials previously said that much of the greenery in the area would be preserved while the towers and surrounding complex were torn down. After the destruction of the complex, a green space and a new dorm will be built in the area. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Students plan ‘tree funeral’ in wake of tree removal from Kirwan-Blanding complex

Natalie Parks February 19, 2020

Some UK students are up in arms, after construction crews were seen cutting down several trees near the Kirwan-Blanding complex Wednesday afternoon.Kirwan and Blanding towers and the surrounding low-rise...

Where once stood three large white oaks, as well as dogwoods and hornbeams, now only a single holly stands.

Columnist: Kirwan-Blanding trees removed despite intent to ‘preserve’

Cameron Luker February 19, 2020

When I heard that the Kirwin-Blanding complex was going to be removed, I was very pleased to hear that plans for replacement dorm included adjacent greenspace. It seems that places for students to relax...

Champions Kitchen will open to students on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Pushed-in high-top chairs sit at Champions Kitchen on Friday, January 5, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK approved to expand Gatton Student Center dining areas

Sydney Momeyer October 18, 2019

Construction on the University of Kentucky's new Gatton Student Center isn't done quite just yet.In a unanimous decision during Friday's Board of Trustees meeting inside Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve...

A rendering of the future parking and retail space that is to occupy the space that was once Kennedys Bookstore. | Photo provided by UKNOW

Kennedy’s Bookstore to become parking garage and retail space

Sydney Momeyer February 22, 2019

Kennedy's Bookstore, once located on the corner of South Limestone and Winslow Street, will now become an opportunity for UK to expand parking and add space for retail.UK announced its plans for the space...

People walk in front of White Hall on UKs campus on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The temperature was in the teens or low 20s for most of the day Tuesday. Photo by Michael Clubb. 

Classes canceled for Jan. 30, with forecasted low of 5 degrees

Kernel News Staff January 29, 2019

Classes will not be in session on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, according to a UK Alert issued on Tuesday evening. "Classes are canceled and business operations for the University of Kentucky campus will...

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UK putting measures in place as state-wide budget cuts continue

Sydney Momeyer April 23, 2018

As millions of dollars are being cut from postsecondary schooling in the state of Kentucky, UK wants to continue the preservation of student and faculty wellbeing.  On Monday, April 23, UK President...

Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Eric Monday cuts the lookalike cake with EdR CEO Randy Churchey, whose firm managed the projects.

New Holmes, Boyd residence halls mesh comfortable living with improved learning

Emily Cole August 9, 2016

On Tuesday evening, UK Residence Life opened its doors to the public with an open house of Holmes and Boyd Halls, its newest renovations to north campus.Both new buildings feature common areas, private...

UK could build a parking facility in the current Jersey Street parking lot. 

UK exploring parking facility on Jersey Street

June 25, 2016

UK will take the next step in building a parking facility for north campus students later this summer. During Friday's Finance committee meeting of UK's Board of Trustees, Eric N. Monday, UK's executive...

UK plans to cut 75 positions, realign areas as apart of five-year plan

News Staff May 26, 2016

UK administration announced earlier today that it plans to cut 75 positions from several departments in an email to students, faculty and staff. The email from Provost Tim Tracy and Executive Vice President...

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