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UK Apologies for Mass Email Containing Personal Info

Associated Press — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:38:14 +0000

The University of Kentucky is apologizing after an employee accident sent a mass email with personal information about some students. WKYT-TV reports the email was sent on Wednesday to 600 students and listed the names of students with disabilities and their accommodations.

UK released a statement on Thursday saying the mistake was "realized immediately" and efforts were made to recall the email.

UK Faculty Blasts School President in Memo

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:22:44 +0000

The University of Kentucky Senate Council says UK President Eli Capilouto has created a budget crisis. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the faculty group sent a memo to Capilouto on Thursday in which members said they recognized dwindling state financial support was part of a cutback, but said the current budget crisis is largely due to presidential priorities that include more than $50 million in new spending.

UK President Announces Curbs on Drinking at Football Games

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:13:46 +0000

Some tailgaters won’t be imbibing before the University of Kentucky’s football game against South Carolina this weekend. UK President Eli Capilouto has imposed an alcohol ban for non-reserved tailgating spots near the stadium in Lexington.

Autism Study Grant Awarded to Kentucky Professor

Associated Press — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:32:40 +0000

A University of Kentucky professor has been awarded an $800,000 grant for research into autism therapies. The Herald-Leader says the grant is to develop new display and image processing technologies that allow people with autism disorders to see a virtual image of themselves. The images show the person doing things they need to learn, such as social interactions or sitting still.

Tuition Set to Increase Again at Kentucky's Public Schools

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:52:43 +0000

The panel that regulates tuition rates for Kentucky's state colleges and universities has finalized tuition hikes for the 2012-2013 school year that go as high as 6%.