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When we believe others view us negatively or in a false light, we struggle as though to breathe in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere.

President James Ramsey gave University of Louisville Presidential Medals to a Louisville lawmaker with a soft spot for the poor, an auto dealership owner with a passion for improving the community and a foundation that improves education for Kentuckians at an event June 12. Ramsey choses recipients based on their contributions to the university and community.

More than 120 dental and dental hygiene students and nearly 40 faculty and staff members from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry spent June 9 and 10 in Pikeville, Ky., providing free dental care including cleanings, fillings, extractions and denture repairs, relines and other prosthetic services to underserved populations.

The University of Louisville Foundation board of directors has approved a $141.8 million budget for the 2012–13 fiscal year — a $12.4 million increase over the 2011-12 budget.

UofL Geriatrics in the Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Louisville, is calling for nominations for the second annual Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging.

The University of Louisville announced June 7 that eight scholars have won the prestigious Fulbright award and an additional 17 have earned prominent scholarships that include the Barry M. Goldwater, Boren and Critical Language scholarships.

The University of Louisville announced June 7 that 25 students will study, teach and conduct research in other countries through highly competitive scholarships.

Any parent knows that growing children learn by example. We may remember to stress, “Please!” and “Thank you!” but ULP physician, Brooke Sweeney, MD, medical director for Healthy for Life! pediatric obesity program, reminds parents of a more important example to set for their kids each day: healthy eating habits.

University of Louisville officials are estimating that cleanup costs from the May 29 downpour and flooding will be $175,000.

The University of Louisville’s College of Business just got something no other UofL building has ever had — a “green” roof created with living plants and reflective roofing.