Tag: Kentucky Derby
UofL’s ties to Kentucky Derby run deep
The University of Louisville鈥檚 Belknap Campus is 0.8 miles from Churchill Downs 鈥 the most famous horse track in the world.
But our connection runs...
Picture perfect: UofL student captures Derby from behind the lens
Each year, the Kentucky Derby draws about 160,000 people to Churchill Downs and 15 million television viewers, most of whom are no doubt enamored...
Beyond Derby pageantry, victim advocates plead for trafficking awareness
If you live in Louisville, it鈥檚 hard to be unaware of the Kentucky Derby and the visitors it attracts to the city. But not...
UofL senior named 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen
With the traditional spin of a wheel, University of Louisville senior Brittany Patillo was named the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen.
Patillo, a Louisville native...
From the brink of destruction, Red Barn celebrates 49th birthday
On Friday, the Red Barn Alumni Association will host a reception in celebration of the Red Barn鈥檚 49th birthday.
That's quite a milestone considering the...
UofL connections to Kentucky Derby run deep
The University of Louisville鈥檚 Belknap campus is less than 1.5 miles from Churchill Downs, but this 鈥渢own and gown鈥 relationship runs deeper than mere...
Derby fans: Know these signs to help potential sex trafficking victims
Amidst the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby each year, signs of a dark world arise 鈥 the dark world of sex trafficking,...
Mental health services now provided at racetrack clinic UofL School of...
The unseen workers who help ensure thrilling thoroughbred races at Churchill Downs now have better mental health support for the emotional problems their itinerant...
Student-organized Nobel series on track for Derby UofL's Chemistry Graduate Student...
This year when Nobel laureate Alan Heeger attends the Kentucky Derby, he will share a box with distinguished company 鈥 four UofL chemistry graduate...






























