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UK’s $9.6B Budget Breakdown | Lexington News
UK just approved a $9.6 billion budget, pouring nearly $6 billion into UK HealthCare while athletics gets a smaller slice funded by conference deals. Employees see a 3% raise for top performers, with healthcare workers on a separate track. A massive $2 billion is earmarked for campus expansion. Students face rising costs—small hikes for in-state, but out-of-state tuition jumps more than double. The state contributes less, but UK offsets it with performance-based funding tied to enrollment and graduation goals. It’s a bold push for growth, healthcare, and revenue—with students footing part of…
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