At the UK board meeting today, protesters gathered after the university canceled graduation ceremonies for LGBTQ+, Black and first-generation students.

UK will expand the Gatton College of Business building as enrollment continues to grow. This is the third expansion since the building opened in 1963. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

From the inbox: On Thursday, the Lindsey Wilson College board of trustees will vote to become Lindsey Wilson University.

New this evening: UK says a group of international students have had their visas revoked by Homeland Security. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

I'm looking to interview KY college seniors about what it’s like to be finishing school in the current political climate, job market & changes to higher education. If you're about to graduate -- or know someone who is -- please get in touch! www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed House Bill 4, a GOP-backed bill aimed at restricting, and in some cases dismantling, Kentucky public universities’ efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion. Story w/ @austin-horn.bsky.social & @aacquisto.bsky.social www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

The Herald-Leader examined 12 years of open records and open meetings appeals filed with the attorney general’s office. Universities were found to have violated the law on appeal about 65% of the time. Story from @monicakast.bsky.social & @kendallstaton.bsky.social : www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

New from @kendallstaton.bsky.social & me: We looked at 12 years of open records appeals filed related to Kentucky universities. The majority of the time an appeal is filed, the AG finds the university in violation of open records law. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

New this morning: UK is one of more than 50 schools being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for its DEI practices. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

After falling short of passing a similar bill in 2024, Kentucky Republicans gave final passage to a bill to dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion programs, offices and initiatives at public higher education institutions. By @aacquisto.bsky.social & @monicakast.bsky.social:

In a 6-month long investigation and more than 3 dozen open records requests, I found that 234 people died inside KY jails since 2020. Roughly 7/10 had not been convicted of the crime for which they were being held. And the deaths have been increasing. www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

A bill that would require public colleges and universities to implement a performance evaluation system for faculty members — including tenured professors — passed out of the state House on Wednesday. Read more from @monicakast.bsky.social: www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

Heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and strong wind gusts resulted in dangerous conditions in KY. Here’s a numeric breakdown from @monicakast.bsky.social of what we know so far. Numbers could grow as rescue efforts continue. www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

After heavy rain all day yesterday, Lexington and Central Kentucky had snow this morning. More on the winter weather here: www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

At least 2 dead. Emergency disaster declared. More than 300 roads closed. Stay tuned for more coverage as we update you about the weekend's flooding event and impact. www.kentucky.com/news/weather...

Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, one of the most vocal opponents of diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives in the Kentucky legislature, has filed two new bills to end DEI in K-12 schools and state & local government. Per @monicakast.bsky.social & @aacquisto.bsky.social: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Rep. Jennifer Decker has again filed a bill targeting DEI at public colleges and universities in KY. HB4 would prohibit schools from any spending on DEI initiatives & require them to close all DEI offices by June 30. Story w/ @aacquisto.bsky.social www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

New this morning: What does the 15% cap on indirect funding from the NIH mean for Kentucky universities? At UK, a loss of at least $40 million, the university said. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

If the U.S. Department of Education is abolished, what happens to Kentucky education funding? www.kentucky.com/news/local/education/article299695214.html#storylink=cpy

And one thing about me is I love to have a little fun at work www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/res...

Folks, we have tried the Skyline Chili-Graeter’s Ice Cream collab. Taste test coming soon!

Railbird 2025 lineup is out! www.kentucky.com/entertainmen...

It's that time of year: The UK employee salary database is live. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

I don't think we're talking enough about how Lexington is dropping a giant blue horse on NYE. www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

How do you work to preserve and restore art and cultural items after a natural disaster? One group started at UK is paving the way. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

The Kentucky Kernel, the University of Kentucky student newspaper, has filed a lawsuit against the university for declining to release records from the night a rape and strangulation in a dorm was reported. New reporting from @monicakast.bsky.social: www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

Last month, a judge said the University of Kentucky had not violated Title IX in relation to varsity sports for women at the university. Today, the group of students who filed the lawsuit are appealing that decision. Story from last month: www.kentucky.com/news/local/e... Appeal filed today:

For Thanksgiving, @ryanhermens.bsky.social and I went down to Wolfe County to meet Nicky Stacy, founder of the Hazel Green Food Pantry. Here's her story, which is the story of a lot of rural Kentucky. www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...

It's a frigid morning in Kentucky's Red River Gorge. @heraldleader.bsky.social

Two large Central Kentucky campuses — one a university and another a Christian school — were evacuated Thursday after bomb threats. Officials do not think the incidents were related based on information available shortly before noon. www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...

Slowly but surely, @heraldleader.bsky.social journalists are moving to Bluesky! I've got a starter park of everyone so far, but let me introduce y'all to who is in it...