The University of Kentucky’s board of trustees has approved a budget of more than $9.6 billion for the 2026-27 school year, marking an impressive increase of nearly $1 billion. Officials cite the university’s hospital system as the primary source of this boost, underscoring the growing financial impact of healthcare services on the institution’s bottom line.

Daniel Graves, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Carlsbad, California. Born in 1942 in Frankfort, Kentucky, he carried his roots and education from the University of Kentucky throughout his life.