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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Audience members raise lights during Helena Handbaskets final song of the Cats Den drag show on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

Cats Den is a recreation room for UK students

Kamilah Williams March 4, 2019

Cats Den is keeping its historic purpose while creating a space where all students and faculty are welcomed.On the first level of the Gatton Student Center, there is a large space where you can find students...

The University of Kentucky Student Government Association holds a meeting in their new space in the Gatton Student Center on Monday, August 13, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Newly renovated student center to contribute to sense of community at UK

McKenna Horsley August 21, 2018

The Gatton Student Center is shaping up to be the “living room of campus” this fall.Multiple student groups moved into their new spaces in the Student Center over the summer. The Student Center now...

Bill Gatton chats with those in attendance at his celebration in the new Student Center on Monday, April 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Student Center named after celebrated UK philanthropist Bill Gatton

Jacob Eads April 30, 2018

The UK community met Monday morning to celebrate their “bridge builder” at the unveiling of the new Bill Gatton Student Center.President Eli Capilouto and the Board of Trustees are set to hold their...

UK Bookstores permanent location in the new Student Center opened Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK bookstore now in its permanent home in the partially opened Student Center

Rick Childress April 24, 2018

After years of construction, the UK bookstore moved into its permanent location.On Tuesday, the UK bookstore opened its new two-story, 33,000-square foot home in the heart of the Student Center.The store's...

UK opens Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room

Amanda Bryant February 24, 2017

Students have an inviting place to meditate and reflect with the opening of the Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room in its temporary location, room 76 of McVey Hall. The permanent location will be found...

47 year old Michael Perschitti of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal fell from the roof of the Student Center construction site on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Construction worker dies at site of new student center

Kat Manouchehri January 13, 2017

A worker died Friday, Jan. 14 after falling around 30 feet from a structure on the UK Student Center construction site on Avenue of Champions.The victim, Michael Perschitti, 47, from West Virginia, was...

New app, website design will keep UK community updated on Strategic Plan

News Staff January 20, 2016

[email protected] President Eli Capilouto unveiled a new app and website designed to inform the UK community on the university’s progress on the five-year Strategic Plan on Tuesday.The app cost about...

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