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UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center  in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’

Sydney Novack, Assistant Photo Editor May 8, 2025

University of Kentucky students attended the "Senior Salute," hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha, on May 7, at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alpha Phi Alpha created this...

UK canceled DEI-based ceremonies, so students made their own

Sammy Wynn, Assistant News Editor May 8, 2025

Following the University of Kentucky’s decision to cancel all diversity, equity and inclusion graduations, local community members, students and UK staff organized alternative ceremonies to honor underrepresented...

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

Casey Sebastiano, Special Projects Editor May 7, 2025

In accordance with a court order, the University of Kentucky has provided the open records requested by the Kentucky Kernel regarding an alleged September 2024 rape in Chellgren Hall. According to a...

Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor May 3, 2025

University of Kentucky students celebrated their graduation during the inaugural Community Commencement, after UK canceled commencement celebrations for minority students. Cancelations included...

The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 30, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees meeting approved President Recommendations two through six, including the creation of Champions Blue, LLC. Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance and United Campus...

Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism

Ariana Contreras, Reporter April 29, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Center for the Environment hosted the annual 2025  Environment and Health Symposium, an event featuring student exhibitors and a panel of professionals discussing environmental...

Riders enter the track during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘There’s no place like Keeneland.’ Spring Meet comes to a close

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Keeneland opened for the end of their 2025 Spring Meet, welcoming guests to the Lexington area showing the horse racing culture. On Friday, April 25, the final day of the Spring Meet started with a...

University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 26, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has officially approved the creation of Champions Blue, LLC, a newly formed corporate entity that will operate the university’s athletic department. The...

Horses race by while spectators watch beneath umbrellas during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend

Sydney Novack, Staff April 26, 2025

On the Friday of Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend, people watched horse races during cold and rainy weather conditions.

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UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2025

The #SpeakYourMIND campaign’s Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral since it began in April 2025, with many University of Kentucky students participating. Created by the University of South Carolina...

Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 24, 2025

Over 3,000 individuals gathered for the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest to peacefully march and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Held on Saturday, April 19, and...

Ben Costigna and his son dig a hole with a dibble bar during Reforest the Bluegrass, a community tree planting festival at Jacobson Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff

‘It’s beyond just tree planting.’ Volunteers plant new trees across Jacobson Park

Kenley Likins, Reporter April 23, 2025

The city of Lexington hosted the 26th annual Reforest the Bluegrass tree planting event. This event gives volunteers the opportunity to plant new trees across different parks in Lexington. Held on Saturday,...

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