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A screenshot of the University of Kentuckys Twitter post from Tuesday, March 1, 2022, expressing its stance of solidarity with Ukraine.

UK releases statement in support of Ukraine

Kendall Staton March 1, 2022

UK’s Public Relations and Marketing department shared university president Eli Capilouto’s statement on the school’s stance of solidarity with those impacted by violence in Ukraine.In the statement,...

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘Tragic loss.’ Investigation into death of FarmHouse Fraternity member continues

Sarah Michels and Rayleigh Deaton October 21, 2021

A student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity and pronounced dead Monday night has been identified as 18-year-old Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood.Fayette County Coroner Garry Ginn said Hazelwood died...

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity dies of ‘presumed alcohol toxicity,’ pending investigation

Sarah Michels October 19, 2021

A student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity and pronounced dead Monday night has been identified as 18-year-old Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood.Fayette County Coroner Garry Ginn said Hazelwood died...

UK student killed in drive-by shooting

UK student killed in drive-by shooting

Natalie Parks March 4, 2021

A drive-by shooting in Lexington killed a UK student, Jesse Averitt, early the morning of March 4, 2021.Averitt, 28, was shot shortly after 2:00 a.m. and taken to the hospital, where he later died of his...

NCAA Social Activism Statement

NCAA encourages schools to make Election Day a day off for athletes

Braden Ramsey June 12, 2020

Earlier this afternoon, the NCAA Board of Governors released a statement on Social Activism in which it put out a call to action of sorts for its member schools and expressed support for student-athlete...

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Berea College halts classes amid COVID-19 concerns

Jacob Eads March 10, 2020

Berea College has announced it will cease all instructional activities Friday, March 13, in response to "growing COVID-19 challenges." According to the college's website, administrators determined that...

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Nancy Pelosi’s “rip heard round the world”—Immature or praiseworthy?

Sarah Michels February 12, 2020

President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address last Tuesday, Feb. 4, but the content of his speech wasn’t what made the most headlines. The actions of Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House,...

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Xavier Peters eligible to play for Cats

Mohammad Ahmad September 10, 2019

UK head coach Mark Stoops announced today that outside linebacker Xavier Peters has been granted immediate eligibility for the 2019 season after transferring from Florida State this summer.“We’re excited...

Journalism professor Mike Farrell thanked the University of Kentucky Journalism Alumni Association during his induction into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame at The Grand Reserve in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, April 28, 2017. FILE PHOTO

‘The best example of what a journalist can be.’ Beloved journalism professor dies

Emily Laytham August 28, 2019

UPDATE: Per Dave Farrell, Mike Farrell's son here are the service times:Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 1 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral: Monday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. Both services at Calvary Baptist Church, 3711 Tibbatts...

New York Giants backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen speaks to reporters during Media Day for Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)

Celebrated former UK football star, Jared Lorenzen, is dead at 38

Kernel News Desk July 3, 2019

Jared Lorenzen, a former UK football star, has died at the age of 38 just less than a week after being hospitalized. The former UK quarterback was admitted to the hospital last Friday, multiple statements...

Dr. Jennifer Greer will assume her role as the new dean of UKs College of Communications and Information in August of 2019.

College of Communication and Information names new dean

Kernel News Staff May 29, 2019

The UK College of Communication and Information has named its next dean.After months of searching, Dr. Jennifer Greer has been named the next dean of the college. Greer comes most recently from a stint...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari addresses the media during the press conference before Kentuckys open practice on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky will play Kansas State in the Sweet 16 game in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Calipari comments on documents pertaining to UK in college basketball scandal

November 8, 2018

On Wednesday evening, ESPN released a document relating to the FBI's investigation into college basketball, and Jarred Vanderbilt and Ashton Hagans were listed on the document.Before the Kentucky men's...

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