LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 25 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release:
The following message was distributed to students on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
Students,
Over the past several days, there has been increased discussion and rumors on social media regarding student deaths reported at another SEC institution. We recognize that news like this can be upsetting and may lead to questions and concerns within our community.
At this time, we encourage our community to rely on information from official university and law enforcement sources, as rumors and speculation can spread quickly. Law enforcement officials have not announced any cause of death and have stated only that packaged kratom purchased from a retail store was...