< PreviousThank You to Our CORNERSTONE PARTNERS OFFICIAL BANK OF UK ATHLETICSNE30 @UKFootball University of Kentucky n The Commonwealth’s Flagship Institution n Record retention and graduation rates and bold goals for continued growth in our strategic plan n More than 7,000 degrees awarded in the last academic year n Diverse, inclusive campus communi- ty with students from all 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 states, and more than 100 countries n $2.8 billion in campus transformation, much of it financed in collaboration with private and public partners, focused on student living and learning communities, modern research laboratories, innovative teaching and learning space and one of the fastest growing ac- ademic medical cen- ters in the country n More than $7 billion spent with Kentucky companies since 2011 n One of eight institutions in the country with the full range of undergraduate, professional, health care and medical colleges and programs on a contiguous campus n One of 18 institutions in the country with the trifecta of research designations for excellence in cancer, aging and transla- tional science n $468 million in external grants and con- tracts supporting UK research n Nearly 100 national rankings for excel- lence in teaching, research and service n UK HealthCare and UK Chandler Medi- cal Center is one of the nation’s finest ac- ademic medical centers with its state-of- the-art patient care facility and emergen- cy rooms, advanced research space and network of affiliate health care agencies to serve the Commonwealth and region TRANSFORM KENTUCKY’S APPROACH TO ADDICTION & CORRECTIONS IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE! JOIN US TO AN INITIATIVE POWERED BY JOIN US TODAY AT KENTUCKYCOMEBACK.COM32 @UKFootball D r. Eli Capilouto became the 12th Presi- dent of the University of Kentucky July 1, 2011. Under his leadership, Kentucky’s flag- ship and land grant research university has re-imagined what’s possible as the state’s most important institution for growth in ed- ucation, health care and economic and so- cial advances. In less than a decade, UK has grown from $2.7 billion to $5.1 billion in total operations, fueled by sustained and sig- nificant momentum in its missions of teach- ing, research, service and health care. One example of that growth—and re-imagination of what is possible for a pub- lic university—has been a more than $2.8 billion transformation of the campus, aimed squarely at expanding UK’s education, re- search, service and health care missions. Specifically, through partnerships with the private sector, increased philanthropy and effective financial management, UK is self-fi- nancing the vast majority of this aggressive development. Over the last ten years, the University has opened: n The $265 million Healthy Kentucky Re- search Building; n The $201 million Bill Gatton Student Center; n The $112 Jacobs Science Building (fi- nanced, in large part, through a $65 million partnership with UK Athletics); n The $65 million renovated and ex- panded Gatton College of Business and Eco- nomics building; n 20 new dining facilities; n 14 new residence halls, funded entire- ly with private equity; n A new $15 million home for the School of Art and Visual Studies; n A $126 million revitalized Kroger Field (funded solely by Athletics revenue); n Nearly $550 million since 2011 in the continued construction and fit-out of the new Chandler Hospital; and n A $56 million renovation and expan- sion of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law. This re-imagination and innovation of the campus has resulted in: n Continued growth in students to a re- cord level of more than 30,000 — central to our goal of fueling Kentucky’s future work- force needs; n Record retention and graduation rates, boosted by increases in the last five years alone of more than 5 percent; n Conferring more than 7,000 under- graduate, graduate and professional degrees in the last academic year, reflective of a re- cord graduation rate; n A commitment to our state’s health needs, with UK HealthCare treating more than 40,000 patients and being named the No. 1 hospital system in Kentucky for five consecutive years; n Continued acceleration of our research efforts with growth in research and contracts to $429.2 million in FY20 — much of it fo- cused on Kentucky’s most intractable chal- lenges, from opioid use disorders to cancer, heart disease and our country’s energy fu- ture; n A historic investment of $10 million to conduct research into racial inequities and inequality in health, justice, education and society and an investment of seed money to launch the multi-disciplinary Common- wealth Institute of Black Studies; n Remaining in a strong financial posi- tion, reflected by a strong and stable bond rating; and n Negotiating a transformative part- nership with the city of Lexington that will strengthen economic development, improve career prospects for our graduates and pro- vide better pedestrian safety. The progress on the campus is helping ensure an outstanding workforce for Ken- tucky, with dramatic increases in the num- ber of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees. More than 77 percent of all UK graduates stay in Kentucky, with average earnings of more than 25 percent above the national average. UK is Kentucky’s indispensable econom- ic partner, with dozens of partnerships to provide research expertise to private busi- ness owners and internship opportunities for UK students; spending $5.5 billion with Ken- tucky companies since 2011; owning more than 600 patent assets; and employing more than 13,500 people, who pay more than $100 million in state and local taxes. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previously served as provost of the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) and dean of the UAB School of Pub- lic Health -- a period of remarkable growth and transformation at one of the leading aca- demic and health sciences institutions in the South. Dr. Capilouto holds several under- graduate and graduate degrees from schools within the University of Alabama system, a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) from UAB and a Doctorate in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University. He and his wife, Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto (D.M.D.) a former Dean of the UAB School of Dentistry, have one daughter. Eli Capilouto n President of the University of KentuckyWildly Possible Wildly Possible Now accepting applications for Fall 2022. applyuk.com There are moments when doors of opportunity open. Moments when barriers are broken. Moments when you are called to provide hope for someone in need. Moments when you harness something deep within you that you didn’t know existed. Moments when you’re drawn to a cause greater than yourself. Moments when champions are born. These are the moments when nothing else matters. Moments made possible at the University of Kentucky. This is who we are. This is what we do. WE ARE WHAT’S34 @UKFootball E ntering his 20th year as Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky, Mitch Barnhart continues to add to his ac- complishments as one of the foremost lead- ers in collegiate athletics. The 2019 AD of the Year as selected by the SportsBusiness Journal, Barnhart’s acu- men was put to its strongest test in 2020- 21. As if it were not enough to guide UK through the severe challenges in health care, competition and finances caused by Covid-19, Barnhart also was Chair of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee, a task which required him to take a lead role in re-creating and executing the organiza- tion’s most prominent event in the midst of a pandemic. And, as he has done so often during his two decades at Kentucky, Barnhart rose to the occasion by drawing upon his wisdom, experience and – most of all – his steadfast dedication. Working alongside the NCAA staff, in the span of only two months, Barnhart and the tournament committee scrapped the time-tested format and invented a new pro- cedure by bringing all 68 teams to one lo- cation and supporting them with numerous health and safety protocols. As a result, all but one of the scheduled games was played and the mission was completed when Barn- hart handed the championship trophy to the victorious Baylor Bears. Meanwhile in Lexington, with assistance from the Southeastern Conference, UK HealthCare, and state and local officials, Barnhart kept the Wildcats on the prowl en route to one of the most successful years in UK Athletics history. The Kentucky football team was able to play all of its scheduled games and topped the campaign with a fifth-straight postsea- son appearance, and third-consecutive bowl victory, with a win over No. 23 North Carolina State in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. In February, the women’s swimming and diving team won its first SEC championship. A month later, UK rifle claimed its third NCAA championship. That was followed by another national crown, as the volleyball squad earned the NCAA title, the first by an SEC school in that sport. All totaled, UK finished 12th among 358 Division I teams in the 2021 Directors’ Cup national all-sports standings, the third-best finish in school history, the fourth year in a row in the top 20, and ninth in a row in the top 30. The national championships give UK a total of five during Barnhart’s term, joining men’s basketball in 2012 and rifle in 2011 and ’18. The growth of UK Athletics began earn- ing national recognition for Barnhart in 2015, when he was named one of four Di- vision I Athletics Directors of the Year by NACDA. He also was one of four finalists for 2015 Athletics Director of the Year as chosen by the SportsBusiness Journal and he received the Sports Business Award from the Bluegrass Sports Commission that year. Four years after his first nomination by the SportsBusiness Journal, Barnhart was named 2019 Athletic Director of the Year, but he has always been more interested in the achievements of UK student-athletes than his own. On that count, UK has had plenty to celebrate. In the last year alone, Mary Tucker (rifle) Madison Lilley (volleyball) and Liam Draxl (men’s tennis) were named National Athlete of the Year in their sports. In addition, Lilley was voted SEC Female Athlete of the Year, covering all sports. Asia Seidt of swimming was named the NCAA Woman of the Year for her combination of academic and athlet- ic accomplishments. A school-record total of 20 Wildcat athletes and coaches partici- pated in the Tokyo Olympics, including sev- eral medalists. Off-the-field performance also is im- portant to Barnhart. As a group, UK stu- dent-athletes have a achieved a 3.0 grade- point average for 18 consecutive semesters. Community service has risen to more than 4,000 hours annually and includes outreach to the Lexington area, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and as far away as Ethiopia, the Dominican Republic and Panama. Stu- dent-athletes are prepared for life after UK through “The Kentucky Road” program, equipping them with professional skills and helping them identify and pursue internship and work opportunities while continuing to provide the academic support that has made UK Athletics a national trendsetter. A steadfast believer in the transforma- tional power of college athletics, Barnhart is influential on the national level. Already having served on numerous committees and boards for the NCAA and the National As- sociation of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), including his five-year term on the Men’s Basketball Tournament Commit- tee, he will stay on the national stage as a new member of the College Football Playoff Committee. Barnhart is a native of Kansas City, Kansas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University (Kansas) in 1981 and a master’s in sports administration from Ohio University. Barnhart and his wife, Connie, have three children and four grandchildren. Mitch Barnhart n Athletics Director of the University of KentuckyMay be at risk for colon cancer. Strict vegetarian. BaptistHealth.com Corbin | Floyd | Hardin | La Grange | Lexington | Louisville | Madisonville | Paducah | Richmond EATING RIGHT AND STAYING IN SHAPE ARE EXCELLENT WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK. But with colon cancer, there may be other risk factors you should know. At Baptist Health Lexington, we offer online assessments that can give you a quick snapshot of your risk level, along with recommendations for prevention tips, screenings and follow-up appointments if needed. It’s how we provide world-class care, even before you need it. Take an online assessment today at BaptistHealth.com/CancerRisk.36 @UKFootball Kentucky Football History F rom UK’s first All-American, Clyde John- son, to its most recent, Lynn Bowden Jr. and Max Duffy; from Professor A.M. Miller to Coach Mark Stoops; from old Stoll Field to Commonwealth Stadium to Kroger Field; from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association to the Southeastern Conference; and with all the ensuing changes, Kentucky football holds a unique and storied tradition that began in 1881. UK football holds a captivating list of firsts: UK was the first South eastern Confer- ence team to introduce football, which it did in 1881; UK played in the first and only Great Lakes Bowl in 1947, defeating Villanova, 24- 14; Kentucky tackle Bob Gain was awarded the 1950 Outland Trophy, making him the first player from the SEC to claim the honor; Josh Allen was the first UK player to win the National Defensive Player of the Year when he received the Bednarik Award, the Nagur- ski Award and the Lott Trophy in 2018; the Wildcats’ Nat Northington was the first Af- rican-American player to sign with a South- eastern Conference institution and the first to play in a league contest – vs. Ole Miss in 1967, and in 1969 Wilbur Hackett became the first African-American captain for any SEC team. Then, in 1989, UK became the first SEC school to win the coveted College Football Association Academic Achievement Award for highest graduation rate. In 130 seasons, Kentucky has participat- ed in 1,305 contests. UK football has won one national championship, two South- eastern Conference championships and ap- peared in 20 bowls. UK football has had 17 National Foot- ball League first-round draft choices, one Bednarik Trophy winner, one Nagurski Trophy winner, one Lott Trophy winner, one Outland Trophy winner, one Hornung Award winner, one Ray Guy Award winner, one Wuerffel Trophy winner, 29 first-team All-Americans (selected 33 times), 20 Ac- ademic All-Americans (selected 25 times), 86 first-team All-SEC players (selected 112 times), 700 Academic All-SEC selections and one SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Kentucky football got its start on Nov. 12, 1881. Kentucky, known in those days as A&M College, Kentucky State College and/ or State University of Kentucky, defeated Kentucky University by the clumsy score of 7 1/4 to 1. The game of football resembled more of a rugby form and the scoring proce- dure is still unclear. Though football came to Kentucky in 1881, it quickly vanished after the three-game season. UK finished 1-2 in the inaugural campaign, but the lid was shut on UK football for the next nine seasons. Football returned to the University of Ken- tucky in 1891, when UK defeated George- town College, 8-2, on April 10, 1891. The sport would not again be interrupted until the 1943 season because of World War II. The first known head football coach at Kentucky was Professor A.M. Miller, who the students asked to coach despite his admitted limited knowledge of the game. Miller began the 1892 season, then graciously stepped aside later in the year for John A. Thompson, who had more experience with the sport. Some successful years in the early 1900s dot the UK record book. Kentucky finished 7-1 in 1903 under Coach C.A. Wright; 9-1 in 1904 under Coach F.E. Schact; 9-1-1 in 1907 with Coach J. White Guyn, and 9-1 in 1909 under E.R. Sweetland. The greatest UK team of that era was the 1898 squad, known simply to Kentuckians as “The Immortals.” To this day, the Immor- tals remain the only undefeated, untied, and unscored upon team in UK football history. The Immortals were coached by W.R. Bass and ended the year a perfect 7-0-0, despite an average weight of 147 pounds per player. Victories came easily for this squad, as the Immortals raced by Kentucky University (18- 0), Georgetown (28-0), Company H of the 8th Massachusetts (59-0), Louisville Athletic Club (16-0), Centre (6-0), 160th Indiana (17- 0) and Newcastle Athletic Club (36-0). Besides Bass, two of the most successful coaches in the early stages of UK football were E.R. Sweetland and Harry Gamage. Sweetland compiled a 23-5 mark in three seasons (1909-10, 12). His best year was 9-1 in ’09. Gamage took the reins of the UK program in 1927 and remained until follow- ing the 1933 campaign. In between, Gam- age led the Wildcats to a combined 32-25-5 record. His best season was 6-1-1 in ’29. One of Gamage’s brightest moments came during the 1930 season. During the 57-0 blanking of Maryville, UK running back Shipwreck Kelly rushed for a school-record 280 yards in leading the Cats. More than a decade after Gamage had left UK, a young man by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant arrived on the scene at Lex- ington in 1946. Bryant quickly grabbed the UK program by the collar and turned the Cats into a national power. Bryant took UK to eight consecutive winning seasons (1946-53) and helped the Wildcats claim their first national champi- onship and Southeastern Conference cham- pionship in 1950. He also sent UK squads to four bowl games which included the 1947 Great Lakes Bowl, 1950 Orange Bowl, 1951 Sugar Bowl, and the 1952 Cotton Bowl. The biggest win in UK football history came under Bryant. After leading Kentucky to its first SEC title and a 10-1 regular-sea- son record, UK found itself matched with defending national champion Oklaho- ma in the 1951 Sugar Bowl. The Wildcats scored early and held off the Sooners, 13- Walt Yowarsky was named MVP of the 1951 Sugar Bowl. Coach Bear Bryant guided Kentucky to eight consecutive winning seasons and four bowl games from 1946-53.Next >