Campus Messages and Updates

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Important Update on Vaccinations

President Eli Capilouto Jan 15, 2021

We are moving forward rapidly with our COVID-19 vaccination plan, and I know that is a tremendous relief for so many, while also a source of continued questions during this dynamic situation. I want to provide an update on how we are moving forward and what has occurred to date.

Reentry Testing Begins Tomorrow

UK Health Corps Jan 13, 2021

Like last semester, our team here at UK Health Corps is here to support you—from answering your questions about testing, tracing and screening, to connecting you with campus resources designed to promote your success. We are here for you.

Important Update on Vaccinations and Testing

President Eli Capilouto Jan 11, 2021

I want to update you on several significant issues regarding our response to COVID-19 in early 2021 — issues that will require a collective effort by our entire community.

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Welcome Back, Required COVID-19 Entry Testing

Vice President for Student Success Kirsten Turner Jan 10, 2021

As in the fall, we will kick off the semester with required COVID-19 entry testing for all students who are enrolled in the spring semester and physically coming to campus at any point during the semester and who have not tested positive in the 90 days leading up to Jan. 14 (on or following Oct. 16), per CDC guidance.

Supporting Employee Wellness Throughout Winter

President Eli Capilouto Dec 14, 2020

As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, one which can often cause heightened anxiety and stress, I hope you direct that same sense of compassion and care toward yourself; after all, our people are our most important asset and the reason we can call ourselves the University for Kentucky.

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DATA DL: A Look at UK's Data Team and Its Process

COVID-19 Data Team Dec 5, 2020

Throughout the semester, the COVID-19 data team has collected, validated, cleaned and reported testing data from several sources, including on-campus testing operations; off-campus providers; the Southeastern Conference and its testing partner; and self-reported results revealed through UK Health Corps’ contact tracing process.

DATA DL: Dashboard Reflects Student Data for Fall

COVID-19 Data Team Dec 1, 2020

Last wee, the COVID-19 Data Team posted the final dashboard update of the fall semester, with data through the final day of classes, Nov. 24.

Tuition and Fee Cap to be Continued, Part of Putting Students First

President Eli Capilouto Nov 30, 2020

During the fall semester, we capped tuition and mandatory fees for all full-time undergraduates – regardless of how many in-person or online classes a student was taking. We plan to continue that cap on tuition and mandatory fees for the spring semester, which begins in late January.

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Data DL: Successful Fall, Looking Ahead to Spring

COVID-19 Data Team Nov 30, 2020

Last week, we celebrated a successful conclusion of in-person courses for the fall semester. We achieved this success by orienting our approach around a simple, but crucial question: did we care?

Thankful for This Community, The Power of We

President Eli Capilouto Nov 24, 2020

It is a season of thanks and reflection. And as I reflect on the past few months, this special community is among those things for which I am most thankful.

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