HERE & BEYOND
At the University of Louisville, we do more than learn. We create. We ignite. We push. We make impacts that make a difference. Here, we unleash students’ potential to fuel their success while elevating society through our research and innovation. We build connections with our city that lead to transformation across the globe. And we do it all together. Because once a Cardinal, forever a Cardinal. Forever committed to helping a better world take flight.
Igniting passions for science
Alum Jerald Smith is taking experiments out of the lab and into the community with an interactive traveling education program designed to inspire students to find the fun in science and related disciplines. Smith is the owner of two local businesses that expose kids and adults alike to STEAM fields through innovative, hands-on experiences, including making ice cream.
Learn MoreREDEFINING STUDENT SUCCESS
Empowering others to excel
Read how mentoring helped Daydrianna Jeffries pursue a path of service.
Learn MoreAccessing education to jumpstart his future
Read how Santiago Murillo is setting up his future without financial stress.
Learn MoreHelping others smile
Read how Ariel Hernandez discovered he could impact lives.
Finding purpose beyond the court
Read how internships led Sasha Gorchanyuk to her future career.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION POWERHOUSE
Taking eating disorders personally
Read about Cheri Levinson’s mission to heal those battling eating disorders.
Learn MoreMaking connections to strengthen economies
Read how Will Metcalf turns ideas into action.
Learn MorePushing public health forward
Read how Monica Wendel reframes the public health conversation.
Optimizing academic opportunities
Read how Tomas Llano-Rios is poised to seek a job in industry.
PREMIER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Filling a technology gap
Read how Chad Ellis is sharing STEM lessons with local students.
Learn MoreLeaning into Louisville
Read how two local icons helped TaShara Brown make an impact in her hometown.
Learn MoreKeeping racing's families healthy
Read how Dedra Hayden helps the horse-racing industry thrive.
CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Read about Cameron Galloway’s goal to motivate youth.
Empowering others to excel
Read how mentoring helped Daydrianna Jeffries pursue a path of service.
Learn MoreAccessing education to jumpstart his future
Read how Santiago Murillo is setting up his future without financial stress.
Learn MoreHelping others smile
Read how Ariel Hernandez discovered he could impact lives.
Finding purpose beyond the court
Read how internships led Sasha Gorchanyuk to her future career.
Taking eating disorders personally
Read about Cheri Levinson’s mission to heal those battling eating disorders.
Learn MoreMaking connections to strengthen economies
Read how Will Metcalf turns ideas into action.
Learn MorePushing public health forward
Read how Monica Wendel reframes the public health conversation.
Optimizing academic opportunities
Read how Tomas Llano-Rios is poised to seek a job in industry.
Filling a technology gap
Read how Chad Ellis is sharing STEM lessons with local students.
Learn MoreLeaning into Louisville
Read how two local icons helped TaShara Brown make an impact in her hometown.
Learn MoreKeeping racing's families healthy
Read how Dedra Hayden helps the horse-racing industry thrive.
CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Read about Cameron Galloway’s goal to motivate youth.
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