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The gates open during Race 11 at Keeneland on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTO: Keeneland Spring Meet comes to a close

Editorial: Is UK's path to AI use as clear as they're making it out to be?

Editorial: Is UK’s path to AI use as clear as they’re making it out to be?

VIDEO: What to expect from the AI major

VIDEO: What to expect from the AI major

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What to expect from the AI major

Christian Dordelly, left, holds the arm of his uncle, Javier Rodriguez, as he sits with his sister Evelyn, grandmother Evelina, and sister Jenny Gutiérrez (center), who is holding her daughter, Diana, the day before his departure in Caracas, Venezuela.

Carrying Venezuela in a Backpack

VIDEO: Testing UK’s residence hall security

VIDEO: Testing UK’s residence hall security

PODCAST: Inside the experiment- UK residence hall security put to the test

PODCAST: Inside the experiment- UK residence hall security put to the test

Kentucky’s ‘Blue Blood’ status is history

Kentucky’s ‘Blue Blood’ status is history

Are residence halls safe?

Are residence halls safe?

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Turning the Page

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Turning the Page

The gates open during Race 11 at Keeneland on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTO: Keeneland Spring Meet comes to a close

Editorial: Is UK's path to AI use as clear as they're making it out to be?

Editorial: Is UK’s path to AI use as clear as they’re making it out to be?

VIDEO: What to expect from the AI major

VIDEO: What to expect from the AI major

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What to expect from the AI major

Christian Dordelly, left, holds the arm of his uncle, Javier Rodriguez, as he sits with his sister Evelyn, grandmother Evelina, and sister Jenny Gutiérrez (center), who is holding her daughter, Diana, the day before his departure in Caracas, Venezuela.

Carrying Venezuela in a Backpack

Former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock speaks to the crowd during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

UK law professor under investigation sues over law dean appointment

UK approves record $9.6 billion budget

UK approves record $9.6 billion budget

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Kentucky law lowers minimum age for permit to carry concealed weapons to 18

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) watches as his team walks onto the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in alleged connection to $2.2 million scam

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UK votes to move dean appointment authority to Board of Trustees

Former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock speaks to the crowd during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

UK law professor under investigation sues over law dean appointment

UK approves record $9.6 billion budget

UK approves record $9.6 billion budget

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UK votes to move dean appointment authority to Board of Trustees

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UK alerts campus of flash flood warning

UK appoints new Lewis Honors College dean

UK appoints new Lewis Honors College dean

Former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock speaks to the crowd during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

UK law professor under investigation sues over law dean appointment

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UK votes to move dean appointment authority to Board of Trustees

UK appoints new Lewis Honors College dean

UK appoints new Lewis Honors College dean

UK proposed budget includes employee raises, tuition, financial aid increases

UK proposed budget includes employee raises, tuition, financial aid increases

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto listens to a discussion between board members during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

UK Board of Trustees approve 2% tuition increase for students

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Kentucky law lowers minimum age for permit to carry concealed weapons to 18

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Kentucky State University reopens campus after receiving safety threat

The “Two Keys” sign got put up at the new location at 503 S. Upper Street on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

Two Keys permit issue regarding green space postponed amid neighborhood concerns

Golden Plate and Jockey Jose L. Ortiz prepare to enter the racetrack during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Cherie DeVaux becomes first victorious female trainer in Kentucky Derby after late surge from long shot Golden Tempo

Comic Con attracts thousands of fans and vendors to the Lexington Convention Center Friday, March 11, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff.

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention unites community and gives back

President Donald J. Trump and Ed Gallrein shake hands at Verst Logistics on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

Massie loses Republican primary to Trump-backed candidate

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UK notifies campus of Canvas shutdown after millions of records stolen in data breach

Protestor Tyler Clark waves an American Flag during the “No Kings” protest at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

Thousands attended third No Kings protest in Lexington

Photo from the 1963 Kentuckian edition featuring Nancy Long, left, Dick Wallace, middle, and Eleanor Burkhard, right, working for the Kentucky Kernel.

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is Kernel alumna

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Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown

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Kentucky law lowers minimum age for permit to carry concealed weapons to 18

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UK votes to move dean appointment authority to Board of Trustees

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UK appoints new chair of animal care and use committee

Students enter the 90 on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

UK to reduce meal plan costs by 5%

UK proposed budget includes employee raises, tuition, financial aid increases

UK proposed budget includes employee raises, tuition, financial aid increases

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Man with ties to UK found in Epstein Files

Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Former student sues UK after students’ rape charges dropped

Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order

Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days

Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence

Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate

Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff

Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate

University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff

UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation

University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution

Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’

Guest speaker Alex Stein talks with a student during the pick up the mic event on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Vincenzo Ciaramitaro | Kentucky Kernel

UKPD flies drones for security during Turning Point USA event

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UK crime log reports 3rd sexual assault

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UK police test alert system for statewide tornado drill

Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally

Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally

Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) fields a ball that was hit to him during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Tyler Bell selected No. 10 overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2026 MLB Draft

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) watches as his team walks onto the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in alleged connection to $2.2 million scam

Kentucky Women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks waves to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball lands in-state star Jayden McClain, nation’s No. 12 recruit for 2029

Kentucky golfer Jack Schoenberger tees off at hole 1 during the Bluegrass Collegiate Invitational on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the University Club of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Former Kentucky golfer Jack Schoenberger represents Wildcats at 2026 U.S. Open

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh dunks the ball during the men’s basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 74-71. Photo by Will Luckett | Kentucky Kernel

Oklahoma City Thunder selects Otega Oweh No. 41 overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh claps after running back on defense during the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Kernel

UP, UP AND OWEH: The lasting legacy of Kentucky’s historic transfer

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils

Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh dunks the ball during the men’s basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 74-71. Photo by Will Luckett | Kentucky Kernel

Oklahoma City Thunder selects Otega Oweh No. 41 overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh claps after running back on defense during the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Kernel

UP, UP AND OWEH: The lasting legacy of Kentucky’s historic transfer

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles while watching his players leave the court after the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

BREAKING: Kentucky men’s basketball lands top portal transfer Milan Momcilovic

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope screams toward the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Kentucky basketball adds freshman transfer Alex Wilkins out of Furman

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope points at his coaching staff after the Kentucky Wildcats forced a turnover during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

BREAKING: Mark Pope and Kentucky lands first transfer in Washington’s Zoom Diallo

Kentucky Women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks waves to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball lands in-state star Jayden McClain, nation’s No. 12 recruit for 2029

Kenny Brooks coaches Georgia Amoore during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

OFFSEASON: Kentucky women’s basketball signs Jemma Amoore, younger sister of former guard Georgia Amoore

Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks gives directions to players during the women's basketball game against Georgia in the 2026 SEC women’s basketball tournament on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Kentucky won 76-61. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

OFFSEASON: Ajša Sivka, the No. 10 pick in 2025 WNBA Draft, commits to Kentucky

Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks points to Kentucky fans after the NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against West Virginia on Monday, March, 23, 2026, at Hope Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va. Kentucky won 74-73. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

OFFSEASON: Kentucky women’s basketball lands Me’Arah O’Neal out of transfer portal

Kentucky guard Asia Boone (8) fires a three pointer during the Kentucky vs Hofstra women’s basketball game on Dec. 28, 2025, in Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff

OFFSEASON: Asia Boone confirms return to Kentucky for senior season

Photo of Nic Smith. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Kentucky football redshirt freshman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at 20

Kentucky running back Ray Davis watches on during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

BEAT THE ODDS: The fight that built Ray Davis

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) celebrates after getting a pick-six during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Maxwell Hairston and Deone Walker earn NFL All-Rookie honors

Kentucky Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart presents a jersey to Will Stein during his introduction on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Nutter Field House in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Why Kentucky football fans must be patient with Will Stein

Kentucky Wildcats football head coach Will Stein walks with his wife Darby Stein during his introduction on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Nutter Field House in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS: The Lone Star State dominates in Will Stein’s rebuild

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) fields a ball that was hit to him during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Tyler Bell selected No. 10 overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2026 MLB Draft

Kentucky utility Ryan Schwartz looks up after sliding into second base during the baseball game against Ball State on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 10-3. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky’s season ends on 6-5 walk-off loss to West Virginia

Kentucky outfielder Jayce Tharnish looks at the pitcher during the baseball game against Ball State on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 10-3. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Kentucky Kernel

9th-inning rally propels West Virginia over Kentucky 11-9 in NCAA Regional Final

Kentucky infielder Ethan Hindle celebrates with his teammate Luke Lawrence during a baseball game against Tennessee on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 12-2. Photo by Vincenzo Ciaramitaro | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky baseball advances to NCAA Regional Final with 11-9 win over West Virginia

Kentucky infielder Hudson Brown celebrates hitting a double in a baseball game against Arkansas on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 4-3. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky baseball defeats Wake Forest 6-5 in first round of NCAA Regionals

Mississippi State outfielder Kinley Keller rounds third during the softball game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Mississippi State won 4-3. Photo by Andrew Diebel | Kentucky Kernel

No. 15 Kentucky softball drops SEC Tournament opener to No. 10 Mississippi State, misses NCAA Tournament for first time since 2008

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Allie Blum and Texas Longhorns starting pitcher/relief pitcher Hannah Wells fall during the softball game on Friday, April 24, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky softball drops series to No. 4 Texas, extends conference losing streak to 23

Kentucky first basemen Karissa Hamilton, left, hugs shortstop Maddy Clark during the softball game against Louisville on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 8-7. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky softball secures comeback win over No. 25 Louisville in Battle of the Bluegrass

The Kentucky team celebrates second baseman Allie Blum's home run during the softball game against Michigan State on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jack Bates | Kentucky Kernel

Senior night spoiled: Kentucky softball falls to No. 4 Texas 6-1 after seventh inning burst

Kentucky first basemen Karissa Hamilton, left, hugs shortstop Maddy Clark during the softball game against Louisville on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 8-7. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Mackenzie Oslanzi shuts down Northern Kentucky 6-0

A Kentucky gymnast rotates off the spring board onto the vault platform during the women’s gymnastics meet against Missouri on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Missouri won 196.825 - 196.800. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky gymnastics falls in Session II of the NCAA Lexington Regional

Isabella Rivelli waves to the crowd during the Excite Night meet vs. Auburn on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.050 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 22 Kentucky gymnastics comes up short to No. 3 Florida to close out regular season

University of Kentucky gymnasts dance to the music to keep warm before they do their routines in a match against the Arizona State University on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Photo Manager

No. 25 Kentucky gymnastics falls short against No. 7 Missouri in ‘I <3 Kentucky Night’

Kentucky junior Delaynee Rodriguez celebrates with her team after her uneven bars performance during the Kentucky vs Missouri gymnastics meet on Feb 13, 2026, at Memorial Coliseum, in Lexington Ky. Missouri won 196.825-196.800. Photo by Jack Bates | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky gymnastics earns first win of the season, defeating No. 12 Auburn 197.325-196.275

Kentucky Wildcats Delaynee Rodriguez begins her routine on bars during the Kentucky vs LSU woman's gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photos by Robby Robinson | Staff

Kentucky gymnastics falls to No. 1 Oklahoma at home

Nicolas Arseneault, a freshman tennis player at the University of Kentucky, prepares to serve a tennis ball on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Olivia White | Kentucky Kernel

Nicolas Arseneault named ITA Ohio Valley Region Rookie of the Year

Mark Pope’s family listens at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

BYU transfer Avery Pope, daughter of Mark Pope, signs with Kentucky tennis

Nicolas Arseneault, a freshman tennis player at the University of Kentucky, prepares to serve a tennis ball on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Olivia White | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky men’s tennis opens SEC Championship with win, falls in second match to Georgia

Kentucky team stands for the national anthem during the Kentucky vs EKU women's tennis match on Jan 17, 2026, in the Boone Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis goes one-and-done in SEC Tournament in loss against Ole Miss

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond waits for her singles opponent to serve during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis falls 4-0 to No. 38 Ole Miss on senior day

West Virginia University senior Gavin Barnick aims at the target during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rifle sets NCAA team record, tops Akron and North Georgia

West Virginia sophomore aims at their target during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 2 Kentucky rifle stays undefeated with win over Navy at West Point

The Kentucky Wildcats rifle team aims at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 2 Kentucky rifle dominates in season-opening tri-match at Ohio State

University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia

University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Kennedy Knight competes during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky STUNT wins second consecutive Mid America West Conference Tournament

The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT finishes regular season on 17-game winning streak

The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT sweeps doubleheader at Oklahoma Baptist tournament

Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT suffers first loss of the season to Oklahoma Baptist

Members of the Kentucky STUNT team compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT dominates in Bluegrass Classic, earns four wins over the weekend

Kentucky outside hitter Bellamie Beus spikes the ball during the spring vollyball game Louisville on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won 3 to 1. Photo by Vincenzo Ciaramitaro | Kentucky Kernel

3 takeaways from Kentucky volleyball’s exhibition loss to Louisville

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Craig Skinner coaches during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff

Kentucky volleyball gets ready for the post Eva Hudson era

Kentucky Wildcats huddle after the loss in the NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball Championship game against Texas A&M on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Photo Manager

PHOTOS: No. 1 Kentucky volleyball swept by No. 3 Texas A&M for national championship

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Ava Thigpen and middle blocker Kennedy Washington jump to block the ball during the NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball Championship game against Texas A&M on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Photo Manager

HEARTBREAK: No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball swept by No. 3 seed Texas A&M in national championship

Kentucky Wildcats setter Kassie O’Brien pumps her fist after scoring a point during the Final Four volleyball match against Wisconsin on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Will Luckett | Photo Manager

PREVIEW: No. 1 seed Kentucky Volleyball set to take on No. 3 seed Texas A&M for 2025 National Championship

Kentucky forward (10) Agustin Lopez brings the ball upfield during the Kentucky vs Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer season ends in 2-1 loss to Saint Louis

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis falls at ITA Sectional Championship

Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff

VIDEO: Kentucky’s hope for an NCAA men’s soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament

Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff

ANALYSIS: Kentucky’s hope for a NCAA Men’s Soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament

Kentucky forward Isaiah Chisolm (2) wins control back during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer comes up short against UCF in Sun Belt semifinals

Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s soccer set to take on Louisville in the first round of the 2025 Women’s College Cup

Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer falls in penalty kicks to No. 17 Georgia in SEC Tournament

Kentucky Wildcats prepare to take their penalty kicks in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer builds SEC Tournament momentum following a win at Texas A&M

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

ON THE RISE: Kentucky women’s soccer continues great season with 3-2 win over No. 8 South Carolina

Michelle Moskau, Anna Sikorski embrace after their win over Michigan during the Kentucky vs. Central Michigan women’s soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s soccer draws 1-1 with Ole Miss in Oxford despite Sikorski’s dominant performance

Kentucky hurdler competes in the 100m hurdles during the NCAA East first round championship track meet on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track & Field Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

COLUMN: Kentucky track and field’s 2026 campaign was one of its most successful in program history

Kentucky sophomore Anthony Waterman hands off the baton to junior Miles Jones during the 4x100 meter relay during the NCAA East Region Track and Field meet on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sean Dreher | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky women’s 4×400 relay continues dominance, advances through NCAA First Round

Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Kentucky track and field takes home seven medals in 2026 SEC Outdoor Championships

Athletes walk off the track after completing an event during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Kentucky track and field takes seven event wins, three top-10 program marks in Jim Green Invitational

Athletes walk off the track after completing an event during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

Emmi Scales continues excellence for Kentucky track and field

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational

Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional

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A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Levi Sandidge shines for Kentucky in the 2026 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships

A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU

VIDEO: Kentucky swim and dive falls to Indiana in season-opening Pink Meet

Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Esteban Núñez del Prado finished with 4 new Bolivian national records at the World Aquatics World Cup

A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

VIDEO: Kentucky swimming and diving teams split to face off in the blue vs. white meet

Kentucky golfer Jack Schoenberger tees off at hole 1 during the Bluegrass Collegiate Invitational on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the University Club of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Former Kentucky golfer Jack Schoenberger represents Wildcats at 2026 U.S. Open

Karlie Campbell tees off at hole 4 during the 2026 NCAA Women's Golf Championship on Friday, May 22, 2026, at La Costa Golf Club in Carlsbad, Ca. Photo by Cat Beck | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky women’s golf wraps up season with T23 finish in 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship

Kentucky golfer Cole Stockard tees off at hole 1 during the Bluegrass Collegiate Invitational on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the University Club of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

CHAMPIONS: Kentucky men’s golf wins the Bluegrass Collegiate Invitational

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Kentucky men’s golf finishes 10th in loaded Mason Rudolph Championship

The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel

Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State

Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati

Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey

Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy

Kentucky forward Teonni Key takes a freethrow during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

COLUMN: Teonni Key’s return revived Kentucky, but depth will determine how far it goes

Kentucky Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart presents a jersey to Will Stein during his introduction on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Nutter Field House in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Why Kentucky football fans must be patient with Will Stein

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari shake hands during the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky basketball has an ex it can’t stop thinking about

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh reacts after making a dunk during the basketball game against North Carolina Central on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 103-67. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

COLUMN: After weeks of growing pains, Otega Oweh finally becomes the leader Kentucky has been waiting for

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells at his team during the basketball game against North Carolina Central on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 103-67. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Mark Pope’s new approach in NC Central win could reshape the trajectory of Kentucky men’s basketball’s season

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh claps after running back on defense during the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Kernel

UP, UP AND OWEH: The lasting legacy of Kentucky’s historic transfer

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A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency

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Three thoroughbred horses are lined up near a fence at Red Gables Stud in Paris, Ky. Photo by Sydney Cox

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Runners race around the first turn during the 5000 meter race during the NCAA East Region Track and Field meet on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sean Dreher | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: Kentucky hosts the 2026 NCAA East First Round Track and Field meet

Kentucky infielder Hudson Brown catches the ball in a baseball game against Arkansas on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 4-3. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: No. 12 Arkansas takes last 2 games to win series over Kentucky

Ella Ferris works with her coworker at the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

VIDEO: The quiet strength underneath the eye

Charles Booker points the mic towards the crowd during the protest organized by United Campus Workers and 32BJ SEIU on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

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Chett Deitz rides Midnight Special in the bareback event during the American Rodeo East Regional Finals at the Alltech Arena on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Isabella Lindsey | Kentucky Kernel

VIDEO: The American Rodeo: chasing dreams and the chance at $2 million

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh claps after running back on defense during the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky infielder Hudson Brown catches the ball in a baseball game against Arkansas on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 4-3. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: No. 12 Arkansas takes last 2 games to win series over Kentucky

Charles Booker points the mic towards the crowd during the protest organized by United Campus Workers and 32BJ SEIU on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

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