News & Updates

Winter Break Hours for Gatton Student Center and Campus Partners

Dec 17, 2025

The Gatton Student Center and key campus partners have announced adjusted hours for Winter Break to help students, faculty, and staff plan ahead. Saturday, December 20 Gatton Student Center: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alumni Gym: Closed Bookstore: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pharmacy: Closed UKFCU: Closed PNC Bank: Closed Dining: Closed Sunday, December 21 All locations: Closed Monday, December 22 – Wednesday, December 24

Gatton Student Center Announces Thanksgiving Week Hours of Operation

Nov 24, 2025

The Gatton Student Center and key campus partners have announced adjusted hours for Thanksgiving week to help students, faculty, and staff plan ahead. Wednesday, November 26 Gatton Student Center: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alumni Gym: Closed Bookstore: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pharmacy: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Champions Kitchen: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)

Upcoming Freebie Friday

Nov 5, 2025

Join us on Friday, November 14, for another Freebie Friday at the Gatton Student Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the Information Desk on the second floor to grab some free UK swag and goodies—while supplies last! Past giveaways have included campus favorites like umbrellas, chargers, and chapstick, all in true Wildcat style. Don’t miss out on this round’s surprise swag drop!

Alumni Gym: Partial Access Restored

Oct 16, 2025

The Alumni Gym has reopened a portion of the facility. The second floor will reopen Monday, October 20 at 6 AM. Locker rooms and the elevator on the first floor will also be available. Group fitness classes will be upstairs in the cycle studio. Thank you for your patience as we work to reopen this beloved part of the Student Center as soon as possible.

Everything You Didn't know You Could Do At Gatton

Oct 14, 2025

The Gatton Student Center is one of the busiest hubs on the University of Kentucky’s campus. However, it’s more than just a place to grab food or study in between classes, it’s the living room of campus. Hidden throughout the building are some incredibly useful resources and fun opportunities that many students don’t even know exist.

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