Nursing students take important step in their clinical education
As a new semester begins, nearly 40 doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) students will participate in a white coat ceremony marking their advancement from...
UofL’s Envirome Institute creates Louisville Data Commons to support community health research Researchers and citizen scientists will be able to access and contribute verified environment data through new portal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – An important mission of the Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville is to encourage citizens to participate...
UofL archaeologist to discuss mapping of Maya ‘Atlantis’ John R. Hale, Ph.D., will recount underwater mapping of an ancient ceremonial site at Beer with a Scientist, Aug. 14
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After a Guatemalan sport diver discovered ancient Maya ruins in the depths of Lake Atitlan, underwater archaeologist John R. Hale, Ph.D.,...
Grant funding opens new opportunities for JCTC students in STEM degree programs
A new initiative called the UofL Bridges to Baccalaureate (ULBB) program will provide a pipeline of support and mentoring for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged...
Health screenings available at the Kentucky State Fair For one woman, a mammogram at the fair may have saved her life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For nine years, a mammogram was part of Leigh Rae Kmiec’s annual visit to the Kentucky State Fair. Beginning when she...
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ researchers win grants to study behavior, engagement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Two University of Louisville professors have received a $1.5 million Kentucky Department of ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ grant to expand their student behavior training...
Spike it to Cancer Volleyball Tournament to benefit patients at UofL Brown Cancer Center Two-division tournament set for Aug. 10 funds Thanksgiving turkeys for cancer patients
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sand volleyball teams from around Kentuckiana are invited to the seventh annual Spike it to Cancer sand volleyball tournament on Saturday,...
A matter of trust: Study explores children’s faith in characters vs. adults
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shopping for back-to-school backpacks or supplies, adults may feel their children have blind allegiance to their favorite emblazoned cartoon or TV...
Kentuckians with rare diseases gain support through new advisory council UofL doctors, rare disease advocates join with Gov. Matt Bevin for ceremonial bill signing
A new Kentucky Rare Disease Advisory Council will bring together the best minds in the Commonwealth to help raise awareness, secure funding and speed...
Disruption of glucose transport to rods and cones shown to cause vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa UofL researchers note the metabolic changes are similar to those seen in lung cancer in laboratory
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a common hereditary eye disorder that leads to the gradual deterioration of rod cells causing reduced peripheral...