Who donates to the University of Louisville each year? Thousands of alumni and friends. Meet some of the remarkable people who support UofL, and learn why they care so much about the university, our students and faculty, and the kinds of research and creative activities that are occuring on campus and in the community because of UofL.

A legacy of change

Professor Lilialyce Akers devoted her career to empowering women. In her will she left $500,000 to continue her legacy and to support autism research.

Sharing Asian culture and knowledge

 Helen Lang, who is founder of Louisville's Crane House Inc., recently created an endowed professorship in Asian studies.

Couple Believes in 'green'

Hank and Rebecca Conn are giving $20 million to create a renewable energy center at UofL.

Brothers raise money for spinal cord research

After an accident left Todd Crawford paralyzed, he and his two brothers decided to raise money for spinal cord research.

Family believes in giving back

Wally and Geraldine Montgomery support surgery department.

For the dad who has everything

Herb Lipetz's daughters created an endowed scholarship for their dad.

Crawford brothers raise money for spinal cord injury research