University of Kentucky

Tuition Capped at 3 Percent for Kentucky Public Universities

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:48:49 +0000

FRANKFORT — The Council on Postsecondary Education has capped tuition increases at public colleges and universities at 3 percent.

The cap applies to in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming school year.

UK Researchers Exploring Centuries-Old Bed Bug Remedy

Alan Lytle | Kentucky Public Radio — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

An age-old remedy for bed bugs is now the subject of a new high tech study being conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky and the University of California, Irvine.

University of Kentucky Professor Asks: Are Men Doing Their Fair Share at Home?

Joseph Lord — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:49:07 +0000

Earlier this month, Alexandra Bradner—a University of Kentucky philosophy professor—caused an Internet stir when The Atlantic Monthly's website published her piece, Some Theories on Why Men Don't do as Many Household Tasks.

New Education Center to be Established at UK

Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:27:58 +0000

The University of Kentucky is establishing a partnership with two non-profit foundations to establish the National Center for Innovation in Education. With a focus on college and career readiness, the center will assist states in implementing the Common Core standards and helping students learn on a deeper level.

UK to Take Over Management of Eastern State Hospital

Kentucky Public Radio's Brenna Angel — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:32:05 +0000

The University of Kentucky will replace the struggling Bluegrass Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board in overseeing the Eastern State psychiatric hospital in Lexington.

Officials announced the new agreement between UK and the state Cabinet for Health & Family Services today at the university’s Coldstream Research Campus, where construction of a new Eastern State complex is underway.

Economist: Slow, Steady Growth in Kentucky in 2013

Kentucky Public Radio's Stu Johnson — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:14:30 +0000

Kentucky’s economic growth in 2013 could mirror the advances made this year.

That’s according to Ken Troske, who directs the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Kentucky.

Troske predicts another two to three percent in economic growth. He says this year’s economic improvement came at a slower than anticipated pace.

“It’s certainly not the growth that you would expect coming out of a recession," Troske said.

UK Reports $2.4 Million in Annual Energy Savings

Erica Peterson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The University of Kentucky recently spent $25 million in energy savings projects, and that work is already showing results.

The Herald-Leader reports that costs have been cut by $2.4 million a year. $2.2 million of those savings will go toward the $25 million bond, while the remaining $200,000 will be set aside for future energy projects. And the projects have also reduced UK's carbon dioxide emissions by 23,291 tons a year.

UK Unveils New Tailgating Plan For Students

The Associated Press — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:31:06 +0000

The University of Kentucky has released new rules for tailgating to address concerns over fighting and disorderly behavior in areas near Commonwealth Stadium.

Alcohol Banned At Some UK Tailgating Spots

Rick Howlett and The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:25:53 +0000

Some tailgaters won't be allowed to imbibe before the University of Kentucky's football game against South Carolina this weekend.

UK President Eli Capilouto has imposed an alcohol ban for non-reserved tailgating spots near the stadium in Lexington.

The new rule also prohibits DJs and bands, and comes after fights broke out before and after Kentucky's loss to Western Kentucky earlier this month.

Capilouto said in a campus email Thursday that police will bolster their presence in the non-reserved tailgate area along Cooper Drive near Commonwealth Stadium.

His email encou

Coach Joe B. Hall Statue Unveiled in Lexington

Alan Lytle, Kentucky Public Radio — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:18:59 +0000

A crowd of well-wishers braved the showers under a tent outside the University of Kentucky’s new Wildcat Coal Lodge earlier today to witness the unveiling of a statue of former men’s basketball coach Joe B. Hall.

The Kentucky native succeeded basketball icon Adolph Rupp to lead the Wildcats for 13 seasons. In his introduction of the guest of honor current coach John Calipari reminded the crowd that there are few in the coaching profession that flourish by taking the reins from other legends like John Wooden, Bear Bryant, or Vince Lombardi.