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LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over

LEXINGTON — The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto in response to his proposal to strip faculty of power over academic decisions at the university. The vote, which was 58-24 with 11 abstaining, was taken during a Monday afternoon meeting of the University Senate. The […] The post University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes appeared first on Kentucky L...

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 Deloiette. Across both the in-person meeting and the online option, over 200 faculty and staff members, along with university Provost Robert S. DiPaola joined in to listen to concerns, anecdotes...

Linda Blackford: The long-simmering tension between faculty and administration at UK erupted into open warfare after Board of Trustees introduced plans to streamline University Senate.

The eight-month WELD program seeks to develop a new generation of leaders of higher education who can adeptly navigate our complex environment and successfully chart the future of the university through retreats, monthly meetings, conversations with upper-level administrators, and other group interactions. 

Established in 1964 by then-UK President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study.

Victor Montgomery has received a 2022 David L. Boren Fellowship to study Russian in Estonia. The Boren Awards support language study, research and study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests.