By Associated Press
Lexington, KY – The University of Kentucky's next president has carefully avoided revealing his plans at a time of strained budgets and lofty aspirations. But Eli Capilouto offered glimpses into his personality and leadership style during meetings with faculty and students at the Lexington campus. The 61-year-old Alabama native assumes his new role July 1 as UK's 12th president. The Board of Trustees chose him last Tuesday to replace the retiring Lee Todd. Capilouto told one questioner it would be naive to make a list of top priorities without learning more about UK. He was happy to tell students at a forum, though, that he's a big sports fan who enjoys attending football and basketball games.