News and Announcements

Fitness and Friendship Written by Susan Meredith

Member of the Month

Apr 1, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce Rachel as our Campus Recreation Member of the Month! Rachel, a dedicated UK Healthcare staff member at the Markey Cancer Center, has become an active member of the UK Campus Recreation community.

Finding Balance, Community, and Wellness Through Campus Recreation Written by Livia Fontinelle

Member of the Month

Feb 28, 2025

Meet Livia, our Campus Recreation Member of the Month! Whether she’s hitting the Johnson Center gym, joining group fitness classes, or exploring with Outdoor Adventures, Livia brings enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does. Livia was nominated by her managers Dominique Floyd and Chrislyn Ruddy because she is not only an outstanding member of Campus Recreation she is also an outstanding employee.

Summer Session Facility Hours

UK Campus Recreation Announces Summer Session Facility Hours

May 5, 2025

University of Kentucky Campus Recreation has announced adjusted facility hours for Summer session 2025. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to review the modified schedule before planning their visits to the Johnson Center, Alumni Gym, the Climbing Wall and Group Fitness Classes.

UK Campus Recreation Travels to Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo

UK Campus Recreation Fitness

Apr 21, 2025

In February, a dedicated group of students from University of Kentucky’s Campus Recreation’s Fitness team ventured to Raleigh, North Carolina to attend Southeast Collegiate Fitness Expo.

Backpacking and Rafting at the Chattooga River Written by Susan Meredith

UK Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Event

Apr 14, 2025

Midterms were behind them, bags were packed, and the road trip playlist was ready as UK students set out on the Outdoor Adventures Spring Break program. This year’s adventure combined the thrill of backpacking and rafting along the scenic Chattooga River.

Intramural Sports Basketball Championship Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Intramural Sports Event

Apr 7, 2025

March Madness is in the air as UK Campus Recreation Intramural Sports hosted Wildcat 5v5 Basketball Champ Night in the Johnson Center. Five games were set for CoRec, Fraternity, Women’s/Sorority, Open Competitive, and Open Rec.

Train at the Track Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Fitness Event

Mar 31, 2025

Join us at the Johnson Center on April 8th and 22nd from 6:00 to 6:30 PM for Train at the Track! This event features 30-minute, circuit-style full-body workouts led by UK’s personal trainers.

Climbing Competition Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Event

Mar 24, 2025

University of Kentucky students geared up and reached new heights and personal records during the Spring 2025 Climbing Competition. The event took place April 26th and had 100 students registered to compete.

Flowers and Fitness Spring 2025 Written by Susan Meredith

Campus Recreation Fitness Event

Mar 10, 2025

University of Kentucky Campus Recreation’s Fitness programming is building a community of women and weightlifting through their innovative event Flowers and Fitness. This event combines fun activities, building a bouquet, with working out to encourage joyful exercise and community.

Anticipated Adjusted Hours of Operation for Spring

Karah Crowe

Jan 13, 2025

We understand the importance of notifying our members of adjusted hours of operation for our facilities. The following dates are when we anticipate to have adjusted hours of operation, including, but not limited to, Athletic events, university holidays and closures.