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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team from the sidelines during the UK vs. Ole Miss mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 83-72. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Skyy Clark decommits from Kentucky

Hunter Shelton March 6, 2022

After committing to Kentucky in October 2020, Montverde (Fla.) Academy point guard Skyy Clark has reopened his recruitment, according to Joe Tipton of On3."First and foremost I would like to thank Coach...

Splash Bash provided a number of activities for students at the Lancaster Aquatic Center.

Splash Bash had students defying seasonal cold

Natalie Harrington February 16, 2019

Pool parties aren’t just for the summer. Even as temperatures dropped into the low 30s with the threat of snow, UK students were diving into the indoor water activities of Splash Bash at the Lancaster...

Panhellenic Primary Recruitment 2018

Find your future home: Where sororities will be recruiting on campus

August 24, 2018

UK's 14 Panhellenic sororities are getting ready to welcome over 1,300 Potential New Members this weekend. The above map shows where each sorority will be located during primary recruitment rounds. Open...

UK sororities to kick off Continuous Open Bidding on Wednesday

Lauryn Haas January 22, 2018

The warm welcome of a sisterhood can facilitate the transition from high school and enrich the college experience, but the decision to join a sorority doesn’t have to be rushed.Women who are interested...

 

Views of an Active: Make the most of Spring Rush

Matt Hasty January 18, 2018

The first week of classes is done and the Spring semester is in full swing.It is an especially exciting time for fraternities and sororities because the first step of recruitment is around the corner:...

New sorority members await their bids during sorority bid day in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, August 21, 2015. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff File Photo

Greeks fought it for years. Now administrators are moving forward with delayed rush. Will it help or hurt?

Rick Childress December 5, 2017

UK will be relying on sororities, whether they like it or not, to help boost retention rates.UK announced in October that next year’s Fall Sorority recruitment will begin during K-Week instead of a week...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells at the wildcats during the Kentucky Cares Classic charity game against Morehead State at Rupp Arena on Monday, October 30, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 92 to 67. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

As the pioneer of the one-and-done, Calipari speaks on basketball recruitment

November 8, 2017

A staple of being a top high school basketball recruit in America is getting a scholarship offer to play at the University of Kentucky. Top overall NBA Draft picks like Anthony Davis, John Wall and Karl-Anthony...

‘Summer melt’ presents challenges to college recruiters

Madison Rexroat August 14, 2017

As hordes of college freshmen begin moving in before the fall semester, a small portion of potential students are forgotten – by everyone except college recruiters.  At some schools, up to 40 percent...

William T. Young Library

College tours can impede making the right decision

Madison Rexroat May 8, 2017

College tours have become all but required when choosing a school to attend. With many tours focused on the college experience, though, tours can sometimes hinder a student’s ability to choose a school...

Seventeen out of 42 Interfraternal Council, National Panhellenic Conference and United Greek Coalition organizations were above 90 percent white in the 2015-16 school year. 

UK welcomes new Latina sorority to campus

Bailey Vandiver December 8, 2016

The first chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., in Kentucky has come to UK, according to Emily Britt, Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.The sorority is currently recognized...

Newly selected sorority women race down Rose Street Sunday after hearing which awaiting house on Greek Row would become their new home-away-from-home. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff

New member period

Rosie Ecker September 11, 2016

After sorority recruitment comes to a close, the girls who have been extended bids enter what is called “the new member period.” This is the time when each girl starts to learn more about the chapter...

Newly selected sorority women race down Rose Street Sunday after hearing which awaiting house on Greek Row would become their new home-away-from-home. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff

Sorority recruitment more than meets eye

Paidin Dermody August 22, 2016

When it comes to sorority recruitment there are a lot of unknowns.Each house has their own personalized way of how they are going to recruit new members into their sisterhood.And although much of this...

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