Year in Photos 2022-2023

April 26, 2023

This is the Kentucky Kernel’s annual photo magazine, highlighting the Kernel’s best photos from the 2022-2023 school year.

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

VIDEO: Behind stable doors: What actually fuels the racing industry

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

PHOTOS: Protesters march through UK’s campus

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UK votes to move dean appointment authority to Board of Trustees

Kentucky hires Jason ‘J’ Batt to 6-year deal as athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC

Kentucky hires Jason ‘J’ Batt to 6-year deal as athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC

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

UK investigation found former UK track coach made inappropriate remarks to student athletes

Photo of Nic Smith. Photo provided by UK Athletics

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

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