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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

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

The University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) voted to put off the “Y’all Means All” Resolution and send it back to the committee for amendments. The text of the resolution,...

DanceBlue chairs reveal that DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 during the 2023 DanceBlue Marathon on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: DanceBlue 2023

Abbey Cutrer, Travis Fannon, and Sam Colmar March 29, 2023

UK DanceBlue raised $1,650,857.26 at its annual 24-hour, no sleeping or sitting dance marathon.

Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter January 30, 2023

President Eli Capilouto announced the search committee for the next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) at UK in a campus wide email on Jan. 30. The committee will be replacing previous...

Staff members reveal that a total of $1,430,497.39 was raised during the 24-hour DanceBlue marathon on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘Fight for something worth fighting for.’ DanceBlue marathon raises over $1 million for pediatric cancer

On Sunday, March 6, the 17th UK DanceBlue marathon came to an end. At the 24-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon, the organization raised $1,430,497.39 for the Golden Matrix Fund.“It’s not...

An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.

Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions

Natalie Parks September 28, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, eight fraternities at the University of Kentucky have faced disciplinary action for violations of the university’s COVID-19 protocols.Six fraternities are on disciplinary...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton laughs with members of the media on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the mobile vaccine clinic at the Charles Young Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mayor reveals proposed city budget

Gillian Stawiszynski April 20, 2021

Lexington government and businesses like to market the city as a city on the up, touting tourism attractions and suburban lifestyles perfect for college graduates and young families alike. This year’s...

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Fraternity suspension linked to burglary investigation, parties

Natalie Parks February 1, 2021

Documents from Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s student conduct hearing reveal new details in the fraternity’s suspension, including members’ involvement in a burglary case and violations of COVID-19 protocol...

Board of Trustees discussed COVID, racial equality and budgetary measures to be implemented the fall 2020 semester

Board of Trustees discussed COVID, racial equality and budgetary measures to be implemented the fall 2020 semester

Sarah Michels June 19, 2020

The Board of Trustees of UK met again on Friday to discuss academic and student affairs, the 2020-21 budget and details of this fall's restart plan. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting...

Board of Trustees committee approves UK HealthCare venture with Surgical Care Affiliates

News Staff August 23, 2018

Central Kentucky residents will have greater access to same-day surgery after a UK Board of Trustees executive committee meeting.At a Thursday evening meeting of the Board of Trustee's executive committee,...

Kentucky journalist Ryan Craig has been named as the new adviser for the Kentucky Kernel. Photo provided by Ryan Craig. | June 27, 2018. 

Ryan Craig named as new Kentucky Kernel adviser

Sydney Momeyer June 27, 2018

Advice comes best from those advisers with the most experience, and UK’s Kentucky Kernel sought to find the best adviser for the newspaper.After a six-week search, Ryan Craig has been named as the Kentucky...

President Eli Capilouto listens to the audience during the UK Senators meeting at the University of Kentucky Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, October. 22, 2012.

University finalizes changes to guide disciplinary processes in cases of alleged sexual assault

Kernel News Staff June 18, 2018

The UK community will now rely on an updated set of regulations to guide disciplinary proceedings in cases of alleged sexual assault and other similar incidents. President Eli Capilouto announced the...

The mural inside Memorial Hall was created by Anne Rice O'Hanlon in 1934. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff File Photo

After hearing proposals, committee still deciding what art to add to controversial Memorial Hall mural

Arden Barnes May 15, 2018

After numerous debates and discussions, the UK Memorial Hall art committee made the decision to incorporate another artwork into the historical building to add context to Ann Rice O’Hanlon’s 1934 mural.The...

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