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UK approves $1.2 billion increase for largest budget in history

UK approves $1.2 billion increase for largest budget in history

Courtney Suber, Staff Reporter August 24, 2023

Clarification: The following story has been adjusted in regard to the budget increase and simultaneous tuition increase as of  Aug. 24, 2023. The University of Kentucky has approved its largest budget...

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UK’s student fees should be optional for students who don’t partake in what they cover

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor February 2, 2023

As an out-of-state college student, my tuition at this university is steep – upwards of $50,000 a year. However, thanks to a scholarship that takes care of a large amount of it, I am fortunate enough...

The Kentucky State Capitol dome breaks through the morning fog on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

The future of your financial journey at UK

Editorial Board March 3, 2022

The future of tuition payments doesn’t look entirely bright. College is downright unaffordable for many, and tuition has increased for the past 10 academic years at the University of Kentucky. House...

Lewis Hall at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Lewis, which also houses the honors college, is one of the university’s newest dorms. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kernel finds no evidence that Greystar had power in campus reopening decision

Sarah Michels December 2, 2020

When campus reopened in August for the fall semester, some were skeptical of the university's motives.In September, United Campus Workers, a campus union open to all UK graduate students, staff and faculty,...

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Quarantine Depression Diaries: Government needs to prioritize education

Ryder Noah From July 21, 2020

In the wake of the it’s-never-gonna-go-away coronavirus, universities are struggling to decide what to do. Whether creating a hybrid model like UK, going fully online or shutting down completely, there...

UK revenue shortfall more than $70 million, will start layoffs and furlough

UK revenue shortfall more than $70 million, will start layoffs and furlough

Kernel News Desk April 21, 2020

In an email on April 21, UK president Eli Capilouto announced that UK had lost $70 million in expected revenue from losses due to COVID-19 and increased costs for commitments.In preparing the budget for...

Holmes Hall is one of many dorm-living options for students on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

UK Board bumps up housing, dining rates for next school year to match inflation

Addison Lander December 10, 2019

On Tuesday, The UK Board of Trustees approved an increase in student housing and dining rates for the 2020-2021 school year.According to a press release given at the meeting's conclusion, the dining rates...

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Learning that pays: the value of pursuing multiple majors

Sarah Michels September 30, 2019

Ever since I decided to pursue a dual degree and two minors, the connections between each area of study have astounded me.Sometimes, my economics class curriculum perfectly matches up with chapters in...

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The legends of UK: Why campus folklore is important

Brianna Stanley September 5, 2019

At UK, the library is sinking, there’s a foot-stabber on the loose and the Whitfield stump wants to steal your soul – or so they say.Here is a brief background on some of the legends you may hear during...

UK’s last-minute online class fee change

Joslyn Porter September 5, 2019

As a freshman student with a heavy course load, I was interested in registering in online sections for some of my classes. For the sake of convenience and saving myself a dreaded and unnecessary 8 a.m....

Katie Mount, pictured in White Hall classroom building, is a junior history major at the University of Kentucky. Mount worked 50-60 hour weeks last summer to pay her tuition and for her food and rent. She continues to work full time while attending classes to pay her bills.

Katie Mount works hard to break out of poverty

Hailey Peters April 19, 2019

The American Dream tells people that no matter where you come from or what your circumstances are, you can break out of poverty and achieve anything you want in life. There are several real-world examples...

Leann Calhoun (second from left) poses with John Calipari, Kyle Brubaker and Ellen Calipari at mid court in Rupp Arena after winning a scholarship for the spring 2019 semester at the 2018 Blue-White game. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Unsuspecting scholarship winner describes night at Blue-White game

October 23, 2018

About an hour and a half before Kentucky’s Blue-White scrimmage this past Sunday, Leann Calhoun, a UK freshman who’s majoring in neuroscience, had no plans to attend the game.A couple hours later,...

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