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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Renderings show the future plans for Memorial Coliseum, which are expected to be completed by fall 2024. Provided by UK Athletics.

UK Athletics to modernize Memorial Coliseum, home of four varsity athletic teams

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

The University of Kentucky Athletics Committee officially endorsed renovation plans to Memorial Coliseum on Thursday. The arena, completed in 1950 as the second home for the Kentucky mens basketball...

 

Alumni Gymnasium renovation will improve student lives

Charles Jenkins April 21, 2017

UK’s history rich Alumni Gymnasium is currently being completely renovated and is set to reopen January 2018.The Alumni Gymnasium originally opened in 1924 and had seating for 3,500 people, the entire...

Gov. Matt Bevins proposed budget gave permission to UK to renovate some buildings on campus during the next two years. Wildcat Coal Lodge could see $21 million in renovations or expansions.

No need to freak out about Wildcat Coal Lodge renovations, yet

Opinions Staff February 4, 2016

Feedback from students and Kentuckians showed concern for the decision to renovate the Wildcat Coal Lodge, now 4 years old. The truth is that there is no need to freak out; at least, not yet.Gov. Matt...

Memorial Hall could see $6 million in renovations.

Classroom buildings vie for million-dollar upgrades

Will Wright January 28, 2016

Of all the buildings on campus needing renovation, Physical Plant Division workers said the Chemistry-Physics Building ranks near the top.Physics professor Alfred Shapere said some rooms are too hot while...

The inside of the Wildcat Coal lodge when it opened in 2012. Photo by Latara Appleby | Staff

Wildcat Coal Lodge would get $21 million with new budget

News Staff January 27, 2016

Gov. Matt Bevin's proposed budget gave UK permission to spend $21 million to expand and renovate the Wildcat Coal Lodge, the residence hall for UK men's basketball players, within the next two years. UK...

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