Jan 9 Health New Group Aims To Address Isolation Among LGBTQ Older Adults New preliminary survey research from the University of Kentucky shows that many older LGBTQ adults feel isolated and aren’t tapped into senior services. By Lisa Gillespie Jan 9 Health New Group Aims To Address Isolation Among LGBTQ Older Adults Lisa Gillespie
May 21 Health UK Gets Money To Expand Opioid Pregnancy Care To Rural Eastern Kentucky The $4.9 million grant will expand the University of Kentucky's program that helps pregnant women with substance abuse disorders to rural Kentucky. By Lisa Gillespie May 21 Health UK Gets Money To Expand Opioid Pregnancy Care To Eastern Ky. Lisa Gillespie
Jun 27 Local News Todd Begins Final Week as UK President by Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio Lee Todd is in his final few days as president of the University of Kentucky. Todd will retire this week after 10 years leading the huge operations of academics, athletics, and healthcare. “What’s going on at the hospital is beyond my expectations,” he says. “What’s gone on in enrollment […] By WFPL News Jun 27 Local News Todd Begins Final Week as UK President WFPL News
May 10 Local News WFPL News Special to Address Rising College Costs Two weeks ago, the Council for Post-Secondary Education capped the amount that the Universities of Louisville and Kentucky can raise their tuition, limiting them to a 6% increase. UofL trustees approved a budget that raises tuition by the full 6%; UK did the same, and also raised fees for student housing and meal plans. Today at 1pm, a WFPL News Special will talk about the rising costs of a college education with UofL President Dr. James Ramsey, JCTCS President Dr. Tony Newberry, and Michael Gritton, the Executive Director of KentuckianaWorks. Call 502-814-8255 during the broadcast to ask your questions and let us know how rising college costs have affected you. By Laura Ellis May 10 Local News WFPL News Special to Address Rising College Costs Laura Ellis
May 2 Local News Candidate for UK President Speaks With Students and Faculty by Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio University of Kentucky faculty, staff and students had a number of questions today for the man who may be the school’s next president. Eli Capilouto is the provost of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He visited UK today as the board of trustees’ preferred candidate to replace retiring […] By WFPL News May 2 Local News Candidate for UK President Speaks With Students and Faculty WFPL News
May 1 Local News UAB Provost Preferred Candidate for UK Presidency by Alan Lytle, Kentucky Public Radio The University of Kentucky’s Board of Trustees has selected University of Alabama at Birmingham provost Eli Capilouto as its preferred candidate to succeed Lee Todd as the school’s 12th president. Capilouto and his wife, Mary Lynne, were introduced at a press conference in Northern Kentucky late Sunday afternoon. Capilouto […] By WFPL News May 1 Local News UAB Provost Preferred Candidate for UK Presidency WFPL News
Apr 25 Local News University of Kentucky Raises Tuition, Fees University of Kentucky officials have proposed an increase in mandatory housing and meal fees. That’s on top of a plan to raise tuition six percent. At a budget form today, university treasurer Angie Martin announced that next year’s students will pay nine percent more for on-campus housing and an additional three percent for their meal plan. Although faculty and staff will receive their first pay raise in three years, Martin says some departments will have their budgets cut by 2.5 percent, despite the extra revenue from fee increases. The budget proposal will raise the overall cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, to $15,880 per year, per student. It will be submitted to the university’s Board of Trustees on May 3rd. By Laura Ellis Apr 25 Local News University of Kentucky Raises Tuition, Fees Laura Ellis
Apr 11 Local News University of Kentucky Presidential Search Committee Chooses Finalists by Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio The University of Kentucky Presidential Search Committee has narrowed its list of candidates to replace retiring president Lee Todd, but members of the committee remain tight-lipped about the process. Committee chair Jim Stuckert will not say how many names are on the list. “We’re still doing additional due diligence […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 11 Local News University of Kentucky Presidential Search Committee Chooses Finalists Gabe Bullard
Mar 24 Local News UK Presidential Search Committee Finishes Interviews The group charged with hiring the next president for the University of Kentucky has finished three days’ worth of interviews and says the list of candidates will be whittled down to five or fewer by April 11th. UK Board of Trustees Chair Brit Brockman says those candidates who have made the initial cut can look forward to a comprehensive vetting process. By WFPL News Mar 24 Local News UK Presidential Search Committee Finishes Interviews WFPL News
Mar 21 Local News University of Kentucky Presidential Search Committee to Review Candidates This Week UK Board of Trustees Chair Britt Brockman says the list of potential hires will be narrowed to three to five finalists and an offer will be extended to the preferred candidate by the end of next month. By WFPL News Mar 21 Local News University of Kentucky Presidential Search Committee to Review Candidates This Week WFPL News
Apr 24 Local News Council Sets 6% Maximum Tuition Increase For U Of L, UK The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has set tuition limits for the state's public universities and colleges for the 2010-2011 school year. By Gabe Bullard Apr 24 Local News Council Sets 6% Maximum Tuition Increase For U Of L, UK Gabe Bullard
Jan 1 Local News Cardinals Face Wildcats Saturday The University of Louisville and University of Kentucky men's basketball teams face off Saturday. By Gabe Bullard Jan 1 Local News Cardinals Face Wildcats Saturday Gabe Bullard
Dec 10 Local News U of L Committees Considering Extended Smoking Ban The University of Louisville may follow the University of Kentucky in broadening a ban on outdoor smoking. By Gabe Bullard Dec 10 Local News U of L Committees Considering Extended Smoking Ban Gabe Bullard
Sep 2 Local News UK Eliminates Dorm Phones, U Of L Expands System The University of Kentucky has eliminated the rarely-used land line telephones from its dormitories. But, the same move would be nearly impossible at the University of Louisville. By Gabe Bullard Sep 2 Local News UK Eliminates Dorm Phones, U Of L Expands System Gabe Bullard
Sep 1 Local News Researchers Hunting For Emerald Ash Borer Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture are keeping a close eye on Northern Kentucky; they’re looking for the Emerald Ash Borer. By Gabe Bullard Sep 1 Local News Researchers Hunting For Emerald Ash Borer Gabe Bullard