Two executive orders could have direct impact on higher education in Kentucky: An order to pause and investigate federal spending, and an order aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The University of Kentucky brought in $488 million in research funding in fiscal year 2024. The new acting VP for research will oversee all aspects of research at the university and help define guiding priority areas for UK scholars.
Louisville: 5 seed vs. Bradley, playing in Milwaukee (West region). Kentucky: 4 seed vs Middle Tennessee, playing in Providence (West region). Louisville: 6 seed vs. Ohio State/UCF, playing in Providence (West region). Kentucky: 3 seed vs. Jacksonville, playing in Providence (West region).
Four players from Kentucky schools will compete in the all-star game. University of Louisville's Ja'Corey Brooks and Corey Thornton, University of Kentucky's Jamon Dumas-Johnson and Eastern Kentucky University's Mike Smith will play in the all-star game that starts at 8 p.m.
Moreno is following in the footsteps of Reed Sheppard, the last Bluegrass native to play in this all-star event before heading to play for the University of Kentucky.
Unlike Lamont Butler, Andrew Carr was unable to take the floor against the Commodores on Saturday afternoon. A back injury prevented the fifth year senior from practicing for multiple weeks, and on Saturday, Pope made the decision to keep him out for the game.
The annual "Big Blue Slam," a battle between Kentucky fans and Florida fans to see who collects the most blood, is underway at all Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) locations, organizers announced.
The former UK track and field standout rides Olympics glory to a barrier-shattering win in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s 44th Sports Figure vote.
Nearly half of Kentucky's counties—48 out of 120—have no pediatricians and with nearly 2,400 practicing primary care physicians.
A growing doughnut chain based in the Louisville area is expanding farther out into Kentucky. Jeff’s Donuts on Monday announced the grand opening of its first Lexington location at 1080 S. Broadway at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Located near the University of Kentucky campus and downtown Lexington, the new store will be open 24/7.