Hite summer exhibits focus on state art, artist Jim Snodgrass
The University of Louisville Hite Art Institute has opened two summer exhibits at its Schneider Hall galleries. 鈥淛im Snodgrass: A Creative Life鈥 is a retrospective of the career of locally born painter and sculptor Jim Snodgrass. 鈥淎rt of the State鈥 is an examination of government-sanctioned artwork.
Summer Boost program helps at-risk students
A group of 80 Jefferson County school students are getting an academic 鈥渂oost鈥 this summer through a unique partnership between the University of Louisville and an elementary school located in one of the city鈥檚 poorest neighborhoods.
UofL beats UK in walking challenge
Competition is fierce anytime a University of Louisville team takes on a University of Kentucky team. In the latest contest, UofL handily defeated UK by more than 13,000 鈥 steps per participant, that is.
Ombuds鈥 Insight: We are in the culture in the petri dish
When we believe others view us negatively or in a false light, we struggle as though to breathe in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere.
Ramsey awards three UofL Presidential Medals
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.
Dental school helps provide free care in Pikeville for fourth year
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.
Increased UofL Foundation budget includes more money for UofL than state gives
The University of Louisville Foundation board of directors has approved a $141.8 million budget for the 2012鈥13 fiscal year 鈥 a $12.4 million increase over the 2011-12 budget.
UofL Geriatrics calls for nominations for optimal aging award
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.
Eight Fulbright recipients lead UofL top scholars
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.
17 students receive Boren, Critical Language, other prominent scholarships
The University of Louisville announced June 7 that 25 students will study, teach and conduct research in other countries through highly competitive scholarships.