President Capilouto Shares Message About Black History Month at UK By Kody Kiser and Jenny Wells-Hosley
In the video message above, University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto shares a message with the campus community about Black History Month, noting a few of the many important alumni who broke barriers on our campus, as well as in our community and country.
“We are today’s University of Kentucky because of the remarkable Black alumni who pushed open our doors and paved a path for those who would follow," Capilouto said. "I am excited to see our community carry on this legacy and come together to celebrate Black History Month.”
To learn more about these alumni and others, visit the UK Alumni Association’s Pioneer Project.
Throughout the month of February, the University of Kentucky is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and programs for the campus community and the public. UK is also honoring its Black alumni who helped push the university forward and established important legacies for the university, community and nation.
Learn more about how you can honor Black history at UK here.