LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release:
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2026) - An important story is being obscured by recent headlines about the University of Kentucky's enrollment and the construction underway to support the growth of the campus.
UK must grow - not for the sake of numbers, but for its health as a campus and most importantly for the economic vitality of our community and our Commonwealth. Here are the facts:
* Over the past 15 years, the University of Kentucky has undertaken one of the largest and most ambitious student housing construction programs in American public higher education. Through an investment exceeding $500 million, UK has fundamentally transformed its residentia...