Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Justice Administration
Hometown:  Crescent Springs, Kentucky
Undergraduate Institution:  Northern Kentucky University
Graduate Institution:  University of Louisville

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "The ability to work one-on-one w ith professors, as well as their accessibility, encouragement, and support.  If you want to accomplish something, it can be done."

Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Justice Administration
Hometown:  Hendersonville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Institution:  Western Kentucky University
Graduate Institution:  University of Louisville

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "my favorite part is of studying at UofL is the opportunities it has provided me.  Since transferring to the Justice Administration department, I saw what opportunities were present for students to engage in - both socially and academically.   Traveling to three conferences would not be available elsewhere, and my career would not be headed in the direction it is now if if were not for those traveling opportunities."

Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Pan-African Studies
Hometown:  Simpsonville, Kentucky
Undergraduate Institution:  University of Kentucky
Graduate Institution:  University of Louisville

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "The people and atmosphere are amazing.  My master's program in communication taught me so much about myself and helped to spark interests I never knew existed.  It is incredible to think how much I have grown as a person since being here.  I have been taught concepts that I will need to use in everyday life.  I really enjoy it here and love it."

Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology & Toxicology
Hometown:  Oakland, California
Undergraduate Institution:  University of Kentucky
Graduate Institution:  University of Louisville

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "Apart from the diverse opportunities available to students, the approachability and student oriented attitude of the faculty is what I appreciate the most."

Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering
Hometown:  Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Institution:  University of Mumbai
Graduate Institution:  University of Mumbai

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "The opportunity to explore various aspects and develop my personality.  The faculty is very helpful and challenge our intellectual capacity, at the same time are supportive and always available.  Overall I have been able to grow academically and also emotionally and culturally."

Major:  Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology & Biophysics
Hometown:  Louisville, Kentucky
Undergraduate Institution:  Miami University - Oxford, Ohio 
Graduate Institution:  University of Louisville

Favorite aspect of studying at UofL: "My favorite aspect is the fact that I am able to interact with so many people that strive to help those around them and to aid in their success.  Being a part of what makes this city so unique and speical is what I love most about being at UofL."