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.

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REDEFINING STUDENT SUCCESS

Empowering others to excel

Read how mentoring helped Daydrianna Jeffries pursue a path of service.

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Accessing education to jumpstart his future

Read how Santiago Murillo is setting up his future without financial stress.

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Helping 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.

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Making connections to strengthen economies

Read how Will Metcalf turns ideas into action.

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Pushing 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.

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Leaning into Louisville

Read how two local icons helped TaShara Brown make an impact in her hometown.

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Keeping 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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