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Obituary: James Howard Wells

April 5, 2023

June 20, 1932 - March 14, 2023 Bosque Farms, NM  James Howard Wells, died after a brief illness at his home in Bosque Farms, NM. Born in Howe, TX., the son of Howard and Vallie Wells, James graduated...

Amy McGrath speaking to students on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Amy McGrath is the second Congressional Candidate UKY Democrats have hosted this semester. Photo By Genna Melendez | Staff

Candidate Amy McGrath seeks to inspire students, women at campus event hosted by UKY Democrats

Genna Melendez April 4, 2018

Marine veteran, Kentuckian and mother are just some of the ways to describe Sixth District Congressional Democratic candidate Amy McGrath.McGrath came to UK Tuesday evening to speak to the UK College Democrats...

A student crashed this drone into Commonwealth Stadium during UK’s first football game of the 2015 season. Photo provided by UK Public Relations

How to register your drone and where not to fly it

Michael Ayers March 13, 2018

So you recently got a new drone and you are ready to make Casey Neistat videos with early sun rises and late night moon shoots-- but are you droning legally?“Under no circumstance can anyone fly over...

United Students Against Sweatshops members Faisal Al Z, Will Kueshner, Alex Wood, Aditya Sriram, Cameron Baller, Lidya Yatin posing outside the Main Building before a meeting with the administration where UK announced its new Nike deal. 

Student group seeks to keep UK, Nike accountable with new workers’ rights contract

Sydney Momeyer March 4, 2018

UK apparel is not generally associated with a worker’s rights movement, but that is quickly changing.On Feb. 6, 2018, UK finalized an amendment to its current apparel contract with Nike that would obligate...

Kentucky Sweetheart Majorette Miranda Vanhoozen is featured at Saturday's clinic. Above, Vanhoozen teaches a young fan how to twirl before the game against Tennessee at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Twirl, kick and spin at this weekend’s Majorette clinic

Michael Ayers January 25, 2018

Those interested in twirling, being on the field at halftime and wearing dresses which can be seen from a mile away will have their first chance Saturday, Jan. 27.The University of Kentucky Sweetheart...

Kennedy's Bookstore announced that it will be closing on Friday, December 22, 2017. Shoppers swarm the store on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Letter to the editor: Kennedy family thanks customers and employees

December 11, 2017

A letter sent to the Kernel by Kennedy's Bookstore owner Carol Behr:        It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of Kennedy Book Store’s main location. We will formally shut our...

Unpopular Opinion: Kentucky won’t win another championship under Coach Cal

Kelsey Mattingly December 6, 2017

Warning: This is not an attempt to rattle any BBN cages, but an attempt to be completely honest. Kentucky men's basketball will not win another national title under Coach John Calipari, and here is why…Coach...

ATO sorts food for the needy at God's Pantry in November 2013.

Give back this Thanksgiving with God’s Pantry food drive

Lauryn Haas November 9, 2017

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without all the fixin’s.The University of Kentucky Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and TEAM WILDCAT are hosting the Thanksgivin’ Fixin’ “In a Box” food...

Sonja Feist-Price is the Vice President of Institutional Diversity at the University of Kentucky.

UK named a ‘Diversity Champion’ by magazine

Sarah Ladd October 11, 2017

UK was recently named a Diversity Champion campus by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine, distinguishing it as one of only 15 campuses nationwide to receive the honor."It is an honor to be chosen by INSIGHT...

University of Kentucky College of Engineering recently opened the UK Engineering Innovation Center. The center has different equipment and technology available to engineering students. Amera Nasser | Staff

Innovation Center aims to aid engineering students through discovery

Curtis Franklin September 12, 2017

Whether a student has engineering ideas to bring to life, or simply a student in need of resources for an engineering project, the newly opened Engineering Innovation Center can help.The Engineering Innovation...

4 user-friendly apps to make students’ lives easier

Alex Brinkhorst August 31, 2017

The internet has long been available as a marketplace for useful tools and unique websites designed to help us with our daily tasks, aid us on our commutes or even keep us safe.               Some...

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