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University of Kentucky Board of Trustees vote during the Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

UK Board of Trustees prepares for new fiscal year with record-breaking budget and historic athletics revamp

Laurel Swanz and Sammy Wynn June 16, 2025

On Friday, June 13, the University of Kentucky held its Board of Trustees meeting discussing potential new changes for the 2025-2026 academic year, including the establishment of Champions Blue, LLC, and...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto gives a speech during the Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

UK Board of Trustees approves 3% tuition and mandatory fee increase for students

Hannah Piedad, Assistant Features Editor June 13, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a 3% increase in student tuition and mandatory fees for the 2025-26 academic year on Friday, June 13. Per semester, full-time undergraduate tuition...

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...

President Eli Capilouto gives the president's report at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom, Friday, Sep 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Capilouto discusses record enrollment at UK Board of Trustees meeting

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter September 16, 2024

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto presented a preliminary enrollment report for 2024 at a Board of Trustees meeting, discussing multiple records set.  The UK Board of Trustees held a board...

Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter June 24, 2024

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to adopt President’s Resolution 6 (PR6), a bill that would affect the future of shared governance at UK. Passing in a 19-1 vote Friday, June...

University of Kentucky sophomore Kamryn Lin puts their head in their hands as proposed shared governance changes pass during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Harris Ballroom at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: UK Board of Trustee’s passes proposed shared governance plans

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor April 26, 2024

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to pass PR6, the proposed President’s Recommendation, that discusses the future of shared governance at UK. 

Faculty members, professors and students gather for a Board of Trustees meeting at the University of Kentucky on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK Board of Trustees passes President’s Recommendation 4 affecting university shared governance

Lilly Keith and Hannah Stanley April 26, 2024

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to pass PR6, the proposed President’s Recommendation, that discusses the future of shared governance at UK. Passing in a 19-1 vote today, nearly...

Tensions remain high amidst proposed changes to shared governance structure

Tensions remain high amidst proposed changes to shared governance structure

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky Senate Council met in an open meeting to discuss the changes to the leadership model proposed by President Eli Capilouto and Deloitte. Across both the in-person meeting and...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

UK Board of Trustees approve resolution redefining governance and reflect on achievements

Aimee Pierce, Reporter February 28, 2024

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees met on Feb. 23 to vote on a resolution that could change UK’s governing relations and to look back on what the university has accomplished in recent years.  During...

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto walks to the Podium during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK Board of Trustees names new health education building, discusses university financial reports

Ava Bumgarner December 8, 2023

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved the official name of the new health education building as the Michael D. Rankin M.D. Health Education Building at a Dec. 5 meeting. Dr. Rankin attended...

University of Kentucky Board of Trustees chairman Robert Vances listens during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK Board of Trustees discusses possible expansion, appoints faculty positions

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees met to appoint faculty positions, present awards and expand city planning on Friday, Feb. 17. The University Healthcare Committee chair, E. Britt Brockman,...

UK president Eli Capilouto gives a speech during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK Board of Trustees discusses facility names, enrollment statistics

Alexis Baker, Reporter September 21, 2022

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees met Sept. 16 to induct new members, discuss enrollment statistics, approve new job postings and name the new indoor track & field facility. The board...

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