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The Senate budget will also recommend continuing fiscal 2024 higher education investments, such as $18 million in free nursing programs at community colleges and $24 million that the state is currently investing in free community college for residents over 25

More than 50 colleges, programs and causes at UK participated in One Day for UK, the fifth-annual 24-hour universitywide giving day. More than 3,000 donors contributed over 3,800 gifts totaling $1,466,502, raising the combined five-year total to more than $10.6 million.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Commonwealth of Kentucky is dealing with a second catastrophic weather event in just a matter of months. Back in December, areas of Western Kentucky were decimated

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is dealing with a second catastrophic weather event in just a matter of months. Back in December, areas of Western Kentucky were decimated by some of the strongest tornadoes to hit the state in recent memory. This time, Eastern Kentucky has been hit with devastation, with the damage and casualties from these historic floods spanning across multiple counties.

As the University of Kentucky prepares to welcome a record-breaking first-year class, the school is mobilizing efforts to respond to the Eastern Kentucky floods while keeping a watch on COVID-19 on campus.

Plans are already underway to rebuild the UK-Princeton research site.

Following the devastating tornadoes that hit Western Kentucky on December 10th, many counties are in need of assistance. Here is a list of ways you can help: GIFT CARD DRIVE: First Lady Britainy Beshear has organized a toy and gift card drive to help families in need over the holiday season. The