University of Kentucky

million for 2005. It is currently ranked 28th among public universities in sponsored research.
Endowment increased from $195.1 million in 1997 to $538.4 million in 2005.
In 2000, the university launched "The Campaign for the University of Kentucky", a $600 million fundraising effort that was used to "enhance facilities, academic programs, public service, and scholarships." It passed that goal and the effort was raised to $1 billion. In March 2007, $1.022 billion was raised, months before the fundraising effort was set to end.
As of 2019, The University of Kentucky had an endowment of 1.407 billion. Prior endowments were $831.8 million in 2007, $538.4 million in 2005, and $195.1 million in 1997; the rapid increases were partially attributed to the Top 20 Plan. The William T. Young Library book endowment is the largest among public universities in the United States.
In 2018, the new Gatton Student Center was opened on North Campus. The 378,000-square-foot facility contains a cinema, several dining facilities, ballrooms, …