In his leadership role, Broschart will oversee the university’s advancement, fundraising and alumni relations efforts. He comes to UofL from North Carolina State University, where he is associate vice chancellor for university development and vice president of the NC State Foundation Inc.

Broschart led NC State’s successful $1.6 billion Think and Do The Extraordinary Campaign. The campaign surpassed its goal, raising $2.1 billion.

“Jim has great experience driving fundraising performance and leading and managing large university campaigns,” said UofL President Kim Schatzel. “He is a seasoned professional who is ready to take UofL’s advancement initiatives to the next level.”

Prior to joining NC State in 2018, Broschart was vice president for advancement at Binghamton University in New York. He also has served in various positions at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, Syracuse University and State University of New York.

Broschart holds a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, and an MBA in marketing from Binghamton.

“I’m delighted to join President Schatzel and her talented team as they guide UofL to new heights,” Broschart said. “I look forward to being part of such a community-connected, forward-moving institution and to being a strong partner to leadership, volunteers, alumni and the entire community as we grow the impact of philanthropy and engage alumni for the benefit of UofL’s students, faculty, staff and the entire community.”

Schatzel was named among Louisville for 2024, which identifies the city’s most influential people in business and related communities. She secured a position on the fourth annual edition of the list after being included in the publication’s “Five on the Rise” in 2023.

Arriving at UofL in February 2023, Schatzel hit the ground running with more than 40 listening sessions that included 1,200 people both on campus and in the community. The listening tour resulted in plans to increase student success, enhance research and innovation and raise the university’s profile in the community and beyond, which she laid out in eight priorities for her first full semester as , all before her inauguration on Sept. 29.

Louisville Business First selected the Power 50 from individuals nominated by the public and those covered in the publication’s own reporting and sourcing, which did not include elected officials.

Returning to the Power 50 list is , who has led the university’s academic health system since early 2019. Miller led the integration of the hospitals and medical centers of the former KentuckyOne Health into the organization, creating one of the city’s largest health systems and its only academic medical center. Miller currently is overseeing the construction of UofL Health – South Hospital to increase access to health care for residents of Bullitt County and southern Jefferson County.

The 2024 Power 50 list also includes major university donors Christina Lee Brown and Steve Trager. Brown provided foundational funding for the UofL Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute and New Vision of Health Campus in downtown Louisville. The Trager family funded the UofL Trager Institute/Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic, the Trager Center indoor athletic practice facility and the Trager MicroForest Project at Founder’s Square.

Former UofL Trustees Junior Bridgeman, Sandra Frazier, Kevin Cosby and Phoebe Wood – all of whom made the list in 2023 – are on the list again in 2024.

UofL alumni also wield power in the community, and a dozen made the Power 50 list in 2024:

• Junior Bridgeman, ’75, Owner, Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and Bridgeman Sports and Media
• Russell Cox, ’81, President and CEO, Norton Healthcare Inc.
• Steve Trager, ’85, Chairman, Republic Bank & Trust Co. and CEO, Republic Bankcorp Inc.
• Earl Winebrenner, ’88, Managing Member, Winebrenner Capital Management LLC
• Kevin Cogan, ’79, Owner/CEO, Jefferson Development Group
• Condrad Daniels, ’03, President, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
• Chris Dischinger, ’90, Co-founder and Principal, LDG Development
• Ryan Bridgeman, ’04, President and CEO, Manna Inc.
• Debbie Ford, ‘87, Chancellor, Indiana University Southeast
• Todd Spencer, ’93, Executive Chairman, Doe-Anderson
• Andre Kimo Stone Guess, ’90, President & CEO, Fund for the Arts
• John Hollenbach, ’16, Managing Partner, Hollenbach Oakley

Marcus Withers, ‘00, owner, MKM Investment Group and The Property Group LLC, and dealer principal, Withers Automotive, was on the list of business and community leaders LBF believes will make waves in the coming year.

A profile of each of the honorees will be published in print and online March 29.

As part of its $100 million global Unlocking Opportunity Initiative, Yum! Brands is providing more than $800,000 in funding to launch the “Accelerating Growth” programs, which is in addition to the $3.5 million commitment the company made to launch the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in 2021. The goal of Yum! Brands’ Unlocking Opportunity Initiative is to create opportunities for education and entrepreneurship for employees, frontline restaurant teams and communities around the world.

The two new “Accelerating Growth” education tracks will launch in the summer and fall 2024 semester and will focus on training attendees to upskill their franchising education.

“Yum! Brands is passionate about the franchise business model, and capable franchise leaders are the lifeblood of every successful franchise system. As the franchisor of choice for the industry, we are thrilled to partner with the University of Louisville and address a need of the industry – training a new generation of leaders to take on senior management roles in franchise businesses,” said Wanda Williams, head, Global Franchising, Yum! Brands. “Since its launch in 2021 as part of our Unlocking Opportunity Initiative, the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence has helped prepare hundreds of students for successful careers and business ownership opportunities by building knowledge about the franchising industry.”

Two new education tracks will be offered as part of the “Accelerating Growth” program, which will develop the skills necessary to run and grow a large franchise business: a six-month Level 1 program designed to train general managers and area coaches for a vice president role, and an advanced one-year program customized to prepare vice presidents for a role as president of a franchise organization. Both programs include online and experiential education, and the advanced program also includes a final simulation and development of a business plan.

“The ‘Accelerating Growth’ program is an exceptional addition to the multilevel franchise education offered by our center at the University of Louisville and is yet another way we can create opportunities for professionals across the franchising industry. We are incredibly grateful for Yum!’s continued support for the center and this opportunity to expand the center’s programs,” said Kathleen Gosser, director of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence and assistant professor in the .

Since the launch of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at UofL, total enrollment has exceeded 900 students – 418 undergrad, 50 graduate-level and 500 executive education enrollees.

In addition, the center launched the annual Yum! Franchise Accelerator Fellowship in 2022, a collaborative effort between UofL, Howard University and Yum! Brands, which offers a unique opportunity for four MBA students from the two universities. Participants in the annual program are granted $10,000 scholarships and receive personalized training and mentorship from industry experts during an immersive educational journey centered around the franchise business model. Each accelerator program culminates in a pitch competition featuring a $10,000 cash prize, while establishing winners as top candidates for promising franchising careers. The Yum! Franchise Accelerator Fellowship is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Beginning at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, and continuing through midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 25, Raise Some L runs for 1,798 minutes in honor of UofL’s founding year. The 30-hour campaign, held during week, is a chance for the Cardinal community to support students, research and campus initiatives that help foster a better world.

“Your investment in UofL creates vibrant futures for our students and empowers the next generation of Cardinals to unleash their potential and build a brighter tomorrow,” said President Kim Schatzel.

Several sizable donations have been pledged in advance of the day including:

• $50,000 to benefit the HDR Foundation from an anonymous donor
• $50,000 to Brandeis School of Law LGBTQ Community Impact Scholarship by John Selent
• $50,000 challenge from UofL Health for the UofL Health Employee Emergency Fund
• $37,500 to create the UofL English Writing, Editing and Publishing Lab
• $25,000 to Whittenberg Construction Endowment by Whittenberg Construction
• $25,000 to create a scholarship within the School of Public Health & Information Sciences by Kim Mascaro

“UofL’s day of giving campaign helps keep the university affordable for students, provides opportunities for learning and discovery and ensures UofL’s progress as a major metropolitan research university,” said Brent Pieper, vice president for advancement. “We are grateful for the generous alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the Cardinal community who continue to rise to the occasion. Thank you for everything you do to support our mission.”

Interested donors can make a gift at . In addition to online giving, in-person donations may be made at the Raise Some L Belknap Campus and Health Sciences Center campus headquarters from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25. To learn more about Raise Some L or become an advocate, visit .

The Student Organization for Alumni Relations will be stationed at Raise Some L headquarters at the quads of both campuses with snacks, activities and additional information. Share the word about Raise Some L by using #RaiseSomeL.

For information on other UofL Homecoming week events, visit .

The gift, from former Speed School alumni fellow Scott McReynolds ’86 and his wife Jennifer ’84, also represents the kickoff to Raise Some L, UofL’s annual day of giving.

Beginning at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, and continuing through midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 19, Raise Some L runs for 1,798 minutes in honor of UofL’s founding year. The 30-hour drive, traditionally held during Homecoming Week, is a chance for the Cardinal Community to support students, research and campus initiatives that help build a better world.

The opportunities created by the gift will help underprivileged youth gain critical skills to tackle the world’s problems. The $450,000 donation will provide last dollar scholarships, tutoring and bridge programming, Robotics Research Fellowships within the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI), summer research experiences for Central High School students at LARRI and an immersive learning experience trip to Boston, Massachusetts, the hub of robotics research and innovation.

“Gifts like these are inspiring and life-changing,” Interim President Lori Stewart Gonzalez said. “This generous support and other funds raised during our annual day of giving will help fuel the success of our students, advance our research and innovation initiatives and improve our community.”

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• Three gifts to the School of Medicine designated for research in the amounts of $1 million, $400,000 and $100,000 from anonymous donors
• $50,000 gift to the Community Band in the School of Music from an anonymous donor
• $33,675 gift to the Breonna Taylor Memorial Scholarship Endowment by Jill Whitten in memory of her parents Ann W. and Donald J. Roth
• $25,000 gift to establish the Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc “Scholars in Healthcare Social Work” Scholarship, funded by Ronald Z. Szoc and Karlynn BrintzenhofeSzoc
• $15,000 challenge match that will support various areas across the university by Hank and Rebecca Conn
• $10,000 gift to the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center by Jason Chesney
• $10,000 match gift for the LGBTQ Center by Steve Bass

“UofL’s Day of Giving Campaign is a great way to support the continued success of the Cardinal community by making a gift to an area that inspires you,” Interim Vice President for Advancement Julie Dials said. “This year’s Day of Giving is especially critical as we navigate challenging times to help create thriving futures for our students.”

Raise Some L 2022 begins at 6:02 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 and runs through midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 19. Interested participants can make a gift to any area of the university at .

In addition to online giving, in-person donations may be made at the Raise Some L Belknap Campus and Health Sciences Campus headquarters from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19.

The Student Organization for Alumni Relations will be stationed at Raise Some L headquarters at the quads of both campuses with snacks, activities and additional information.Ìę Share the word about Raise Some L by using #RaiseSomeL.

For information on other UofL Homecoming Week events, please visit the .

Raise Some L, a 30-hour fundraising effort, experienced a record-breaking year as 1,544 donors, including alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends from 38 states, gave $503,426 in critical support for more than 100 areas of campus. RaiseRED dance marathon garnered the greatest number of donors with 372, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 229 donors.

More than 170 alumni, faculty and staff volunteered as social media ambassadors, sharing the great work taking place at UofL with family and friends to help shatter the 1,200-donor goal set for the day. Current students also played a crucial role. The Student Organization for Alumni Relations (SOAR) organized an on-campus fundraiser and recorded personal thank-you videos to send to donors during a designated hour of thanks. In addition, student employees staffed the campus call center, phoning alumni and donors asking them to give and show their support.

“This was an exciting day for the university, our alumni, fans and friends,” said Josh Hawkins, assistant vice president for alumni relations and annual giving. “It’s a special time for everyone to stand together and support our students, this institution and one another.”

The event kicked off at 6:02 p.m. Oct. 23 and ran through midnight Oct. 24 for a total of 1,798 minutes in honor of the university’s founding date. The online community was so energized that #RaiseSomeL was trending locally in Louisville on Twitter.

Durbin has served as associate vice president for health affairs/chief financial officer for the UofL Health Sciences Center since May 2017. Bendapudi stressed that his appointment will help tie the university’s campuses together, streamlining administration and improving consistency among departments.

Durbin previously served as senior associate vice president for administration and finance at West Virginia University. He joined the WVU Division of Finance in 2006. Before joining the finance division, he held financial and administrative leadership positions at the WVU Health Sciences Center for nearly 20 years, ultimately becoming its director of budget and financial operations.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia, and his master’s in public administration from WVU.

Durbin also serves as a peer reviewer and evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Shafer is currently head of business development and investor relations for Ramsey Quantitative Systems Inc., a specialty finance firm/hedge fund in Louisville. He also is principal and founder of BRS Consulting, a firm that provides fundraising, training and development search services.

He has 21 years of experience in higher education, most recently as vice president of development for the College Foundation at the University of Virginia. Previous roles include associate dean of advancement and executive director of the Kenan-Flagler Business School Foundation, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; and director of estate and gift planning and professional outreach at Arizona State University Foundation.

He served six years in the United States Air Force Guard, was promoted three times and was honorably discharged.Ìę

Shafer holds a bachelor of science in education and a master of education in higher education administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned his juris doctor at the Creighton University School of Law.

While Shafer is serving in the interim role, the university will begin a national search for a permanent vice president for advancement.

“These positions are vital to the success of the University of Louisville,” Bendapudi said. “I am so pleased to have them join our leadership team. Dan and Brad are outstanding professionals, and they will play key roles in helping us shape the future of the university. They are hitting the ground running.”

A preview of the new 176,000-square-foot facility was held Thursday, May 31, for supporters and friends of the university, including the building’s namesakes, David and Wendy Novak, their family and their foundation, the Lift-A-Life Foundation.

The retired CEO of Louisville-based Yum! Brands, David Novak headed the lineup of dignitaries launching the building’s debut, including University of Louisville Board of Trustees Chair David Grissom, UofL President Neeli Bendapudi, and UofL Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Gregory Postel. Honored among the group were the Novaks’ daughter, Ashley Novak Butler, for her leadership with the project along with others who played a role it: Tony and Lisa Christensen, the WHAS Crusade for Children, Bruce Henderson and Henderson Services, Lynnie Meyer and Emmett Ramser of Norton Healthcare, and the former vice president of advancement at UofL and current Kosair Charities President Keith Inman.

David Novak lauded the facility for creating the environment where a new paradigm of health care for children will be fostered. The Novak Center will house all general, specialty and subspecialty pediatrics services in a single eight-story building, meaning patients and their families will be able to have all their needs handled in one convenient location.

An anticipated 135,000 patient visits will occur annually in the new center – now one of the largest and most technically advanced pediatric outpatient centers in the United States.

David Novak noted the vision of the center: “UofL has the world-class minds; it needed a world-class center. It is so gratifying to be here tonight and see that we are on the cusp of opening a building that has the potential to impact generations to come.”

“This magnificent facility promises to change how health care is delivered to our children with no child turned away from that care,” Grissom said. “Its design for efficiency of care was not by accident; a number of UofL staff spent a tremendous amount of time exploring the best practices from throughout the nation and took the best of those to implement here in Louisville.”

Bendapudi reminded the crowd that implementing such change takes ongoing support.Ìę

“Progress cannot occur without generous support from our community,” she said. “We could not be able to improve how health care is delivered to every child who comes to our door if it were not for the generosity of supporters such as the Novak family and the Lift-a-Life Foundation.”

Postel outlined many of the building’s features: “For too long, we have required our children and their families to move from building to building, office to office, to see all the providers who meet their health care needs. This facility changes that,” with:

• All pediatric providers in a single building to ensure a multidisciplinary approach in providing care
• Innovative clinical and research programs that not only provide the latest advances in treatments and cures, but also create and develop them
• An environment that enables staff to explore new initiatives, including holistic lifestyle approaches to diseases and conditions that impact children
• A site where both basic and clinical research will be carried out and will help UofL attract new researchers as faculty
• Enhancement of the education provided to medical students, residents and fellows, giving them first-hand experience with interdisciplinary learning they can take directly into the patient exam room

Designed for the patient experience

The total patient experience was at the forefront of the facility’s design, Postel said. “In addition to the excellence in patient care provided here, we looked at the ‘softer’ touches – lit-up benches along the skybridge (connecting the building to the parking garage); using colors to identify floors so that no matter what language people speak, they can find the right floor; coding the floors with animals representing regional and Kentucky wildlife to pique children’s interest, and much more.”

Designed in kid-friendly colors, the facility features several public areas with soft seating and interactive screens to entertain children while they wait to see providers. But the waiting shouldn’t be long, say UofL Department of Pediatrics providers: The latest in technological advances, the Real Time Locator System, will help move patients and providers to their appointments without lengthy wait times.

Also included in the facility will be the Wendy Novak Diabetes Center, created in 2015 with support from the Novaks and currently housed in the Children’s Hospital Foundation Building. The Wendy Novak Diabetes Center provides comprehensive diabetes care as well as access to clinical research trials that sometimes are patients’ only chance at diseases management and survival.

The services of the Wendy Novak Center will be augmented in the new facility with the addition of an up-to-date kitchen. “We are going to bring in the world-class chefs we have in Louisville to teach families how to prepare menus and foods that are diabetic-friendly and can actually improve lives,” Novak said. “Some these chefs have diabetes themselves so they can speak and teach from first-hand experience.”

The Novak Center for Children’s Health will be staffed by faculty physicians practicing with UofL Physicians and will open for patient appointments in June. To learn more about the scope of pediatric health care at UofL, visit .

The budget to construct the new facility was $79 million. Messer was construction manager for the project. Photos from the May 31 ribbon-cutting event are .Ìę