Symposium examines Kentucky in late Civil War, afterward
How Kentuckians fared in the late Civil War and afterward will be the focus of a March 8-9 conference at the University of Louisville on "Victory Achieved -- Freedom Denied: From Civil War to Reconstruction in Kentucky.鈥
UofL research shows substituting with smokeless tobacco saves lives
Substituting smokeless tobacco products can save smokers鈥 lives, and there is a scientific foundation that proves it.
College of Arts and Sciences adds five to Hall of Honor
A health care advocate, attorney-civic leader, a former dean, religious scholar and art curator are the newest members of the College of Arts & Science Hall of Honor.
Lincoln鈥檚 election affected U.S. the most, survey shows
The selection of Abraham Lincoln as the nation鈥檚 commander in chief in 1860 shaped America鈥檚 future more than any other U.S. presidential election, according to a national survey released today by the University of Louisville鈥檚 McConnell Center.
Trustees give go-ahead for university to seek partners for hospital
University of Louisville鈥檚 Board of Trustees gave the go-ahead Feb. 16 for the university to join with University Hospital in seeking partnerships that would benefit the hospital and UofL鈥檚 Health Sciences Center.
UofL, Kentucky National Guard form partnership
The University of Louisville and Kentucky National Guard have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their working relationship.
Fryberger Sing celebrates 75th anniversary Feb. 25-26
With Louisville still reeling from the worst flood in its history in February 1937, University of Louisville fraternity and sorority members dressed in their best attire and took turns gathering on the steps in front of Grawemeyer Hall.
Futurist to Futurist: An on-campus conversation with Michio Kaku
(Editor's Note: The location of the Feb. 22 campus event has changed to Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music.)
U.S. defense secretary Panetta to visit UofL
Leon Panetta, U.S. Secretary of Defense, will speak to students and community members March 1 at the University of Louisville Brown and Williamson Club at Papa John鈥檚 Cardinal Stadium.
Ombuds’ Insight: Characteristics of an effective leader
Effective leaders willingly admit when they need help, and when they face a problem that is beyond their own considerable ability, they are able to go outside their own resources to enlist proper assistance.