Dani Jaffe

Whether you’re heading out of town, staying in Lexington or visiting home, the @UKPolice wants every Wildcat to have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break. uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/sa…

📢 UK Alert System Test this Wednesday! On Wednesday, March 4, the University of Kentucky Police Department will conduct a university-wide test of the UK Alert emergency notification system at 10 a.m. Shortly after, at 10:07 a.m., we will also participate in the statewide tornado drill led by the National Weather Service. To ensure you receive these notifications and stay informed during a real emergency, please take a moment to review your settings: 🔹 Faculty & Staff: You must download and register in the SafeZone app to receive alerts via phone call or text. Employees who haven't registered in the app will only receive email alerts. 🔹Students: Ensure your current cell phone number is updated in myUK to automatically receive text and phone alerts. 🔹Parents & Community: Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for text alerts by texting “UKY-FAMILY” or “UKY-COMMUNITY” to 59713. What to expect during the test: You’ll see and hear the alert across multiple platforms, including text, email, indoor/outdoor speakers, and digital signage. If a real emergency occurs that morning, the test will be rescheduled. Learn More: bit.ly/4b4ZhY0 #UKY #BBN #WildcatReady #CampusSafety #UKAlert #LexingtonKY

The Gatton Student Center, UK Dining, Campus Recreation and libraries will all close tomorrow, Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Find the latest information on uky.edu/alerts.

Wildcats: In preparation for this weekend's snowstorm, please relocate/remove any vehicles parked along University Drive by Friday evening, so that Facilities Management staff will be able to clear snow. @universityofky @UK_HealthCare

The @NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lexington and the surrounding areas. This system is bringing significant snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures to our area Saturday through Monday morning. For important reminders to protect yourself and others during winter storms, visit go.uky.edu/StayingSafe.

We’re thrilled to announce that The Bill Gatton Foundation has committed $150 million — the single largest gift in University of Kentucky history — to create an arts district that will include: 🔹A new College of Fine Arts building 🔹A new several-hundred-seat theater 🔹A new park connecting campus to downtown Lexington Thank you, Bill Gatton Foundation, for this historic gift for the arts! 🎨🎭🎶 Learn more → go.uky.edu/gattonartsgift #UKArtsDistrict #HigherEd #GattonFoundation

UK and UK HealthCare are open and operating on a regular schedule today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Our crews have been working to check and treat roads and sidewalks on and around campus.

Traffic Alert: There has been a water main break at S. Limestone and Waller Ave. Expect post-game traffic delays due to partial road closure. Follow directions from traffic control officers. All traffic will be rerouted north onto S. Limestone or south onto Nicholasville Rd.

@UKPolice's 9th annual toy drive is now underway. UKPD is accepting new, unwrapped toy donations now through Dec. 10 for patients at @KCHKids Drop-off: 152 Transcript Ave or bring a toy to the @UKFootball game on Nov 15 (Gate 4). Learn more: uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/9t…

On Behind the Blue, @UKPolice Chief Joe Monroe talks growth and modernization, the philosophy of safety as a shared responsibility, and the partnerships and technologies that help protect and prepare the university every day. Listen here: uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/be…

We understand the unease these incidents create. The safety of our campus is our top priority. The UK Police Department has been aware of and monitoring a nationwide increase in “swatting” calls — false reports designed to trigger a heavy police response. After the call was received, UKPD immediately assessed our robust campus camera system, which consists of over 4,000 cameras, and determined that there was no threat to campus. Officers then arrived on the scene in under two minutes to further confirm that this report was a hoax. UK Alerts are only sent in the event of credible emergencies that require our campus community to take action. Our quick response time and technology enabled UKPD to determine that this was a hoax nearly immediately; therefore, no UK Alert was sent.

At 12:12 p.m. today, @UKPolice and @lexkypolice responded to a false report about an active shooter near William T. Young Library. Police responded in less than two minutes and utilized the campus camera system to immediately determine that this report was a hoax. As such, no UK Alerts were issued and community members did not need to take any action. Police are monitoring false reports of threats at universities across the country this week. The safety of our campus community is our top priority and we will continue to keep our community informed of safety updates.

At @universityofky, our people — those who teach, heal, discover and serve — are at the heart of everything we do. Our proposed 2025-26 budget includes more than $80 million in additional investments in compensation and benefits, including a raise for eligible employees, expanded parental and elder care leave and two additional paid holidays. These steps reflect our continued commitment to our employees — and to Kentucky. Read more: go.uky.edu/budget2025

Today, I was honored to speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for UK King's Daughters Main Entrance, soon to hold their new Emergency Department, ahead of its official opening on Monday, May 12. This is just the beginning of a healthier future for more Kentuckians.

On Saturday, we celebrated the reopening of Memorial Coliseum — a space that honors our past and inspires our future. This $82 million renovation, the largest investment in women’s sports facilities in UK history, includes modern amenities and a tribute to the 12,127 Kentuckians who gave their lives in service. "We carve our names in places we pass, so legacy meets us where we live." Read more: pres.uky.edu/news/honoring-…

I sat down with @UKPolice SVU victim advocate Natalie Tate and the UK VIP Center's Lenzi Dodgen on sexual assault awareness, prevention and resources for survivors on campus. Listen here: uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/be…

If you will be on or around campus tonight, please stay weather aware. → go.uky.edu/severeweather

UK Alert TEST scheduled for today, March 7th at 10:00 AM! Followed by a statewide tornado drill at 10:07 AM. This is a test of our emergency notification system. Read here for more information: uknow.uky.edu/node/252021

UK Alert TEST scheduled for Friday, March 7th at 10:00 AM! Followed by a statewide tornado drill at 10:07 AM. This is a test of our emergency notification system. Read here for more information: uknow.uky.edu/node/252021