Archived News
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McConnell Center celebrates 20 years
- (August 26, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Center's mission, opportunities and scholarships expand over the past two decades.
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Center sponsors APSA panel on statesmanship and democracy
- (September 7, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Scholars share their latest political science research at national conference.
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Applications for McConnell Scholarships now available
- (Sept. 8, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Online applications due January 15, 2012.
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Glover considers 'The Shipwreck That Saved Jamestown'
- (September 12, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Lorri Glover, a history professor at Saint Louis University, highlights the series of events that led to England's permanent colonization in America.
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Director presents Constitution Day talk at Skidmore Colleg
- (September 15, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, delivers lecture in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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McConnell Center to host Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
- (September 13, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Center to host Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
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Ticket information for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's lecture at UofL
- (Sept. 23, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center has invited people in the Louisville community with ties to Burma to attend Suu Kyi’s talk, but also will make a limited number of tickets available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Center director to defend electoral college at Lafayette College debate
- (Oct. 23, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Center director to defend electoral college at Lafayette College debate
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Professional development programs to Maryland, Kansas announced for KY teachers
- (Nov. 1, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center's Civic Education Program has announced two all-expenses-paid travel opportunities for Kentucky social studies teachers.
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Fellow edits volume on Civil War history
- (Nov. 8,. 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Thomas Mackey, PhD, a University of Louisville history professor, is the editor of "A Documentary History of the American Civil War Era, Volume 1."
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Gregg receives national 'George Washington Medal'
- (Feb. 20, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg recognized for work on George Washington.
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McConnell Center hosts U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
- (March 18, 2019) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- April 1 event is free and open to the public; tickets required for entry.
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Center remembers Sen. Richard Lugar, former guest speaker
- (April 29, 2019) LOUISVILLE, Ky – Richard Lugar was a guest of the McConnell Center on Sept. 19, 2005.
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Center celebrates 11 graduates
- (May 13, 2019) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Center extends its congratulations to the following students on their undergraduate achievements and wishes them well as they pursue new endeavors.
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McConnell Center fall lecture series begins
- (Fall 2019) The McConnell Center presents three talks this fall, including a daylong conference on “The Legacy of Wendell Berry.”
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to speak at UofL
- (Nov. 26, 2019) Secretary Michael R. Pompeo is the next guest in the McConnell Center's Distinguished Speaker Series.
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Highlands High, Eastside Middle win annual We the People civic competition
- (Dec. 10, 2019)
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Secretary of State Pompeo discusses foreign policy approach during UofL visit
- (Dec. 2, 2019) Story by UofL's Alicia Kelso
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Scholars win regional moot court tourney, headed to nationals
- (Dec. 3, 2019) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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McConnell Scholar Leah Hazelwood named Kentucky Derby princess
- (Jan. 8, 2020)
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From the Director's Desk: A Look at the Year Ahead
- (Jan. 8, 2020) By Dr. Gary L. Gregg, II
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Adams, Cameron sworn in as Kentucky Secretary of State, Attorney General
- (Jan. 9, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Rickett ('99) named one of 50 'notable women in KY politics'
- (Jan. 14, 2020)
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Women in leadership focus of McConnell Center talks
- (Jan. 17, 2020)
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Applications available for annual Young Leaders Academy
- (Jan. 31, 2020)
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Scholars consider campus political engagement at Harvard, mentorship at Naval Academy
- (Feb. 10, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Alumnus no stranger to leading student government
- (Jan. 27, 2020)
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Student profiles in leadership: 25 years apart
- (March 6, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Director defends Electoral College in new textbook
- (March 6, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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March 24 event to be held virtually, registration required
- (March 12, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Young Leaders Academy canceled, new online resources available
- (April 6, 2020) LOUISVILLE, Ky.–Due to Covid-19, the McConnell Center's Summer Young Leaders Academy has been canceled.
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Scholar looks for new ways to fund her DoseDefense company
- (April 13, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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New York Times bestselling author featured in final spring lecture
- (April 13, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Barberie ('21) named student academic vice president
- (April 13, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Wade ('22) elected new chair of McConnell Scholars
- (April 21, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Center launches summer digital book club
- (April 27, 2020) LOUISVILLE, Ky.
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Director delivers virtual talk to Ft. Irwin soldiers
- (April 29, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Video, essay contest for Kentucky middle, high students
- (May 1, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Center announces 9 new McConnell Scholars
- (May 18, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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McConnell Scholars graduate with top awards
- (May 8, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Teachers complete 7-month program on Plato's 'Republic'
- (July 6, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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DC alumni share career advice with Scholars
- (Aug. 11, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Teachers invited to study U.S. founding debates
- (Aug. 10, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Alumna named to Louisville Business First's 'Forty Under 40' list
- (Aug. 11, 2020)
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Covington Latin student wins McConnell Center essay contest
- (Aug. 26, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Tracy named Alumnus of the Year
- (Aug. 27, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Scholars find new ways to volunteer during COVID-19
- (July 6, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Four McConnell Scholars win prestigious international fellowship offers
- (July 16, 2020)
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Randolph headshot
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Jones recognized for service to UofL
- (Dec. 11, 2020)
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Center dedicates lecture series in memory of beloved Kentucky social studies teacher
- (Sept. 18, 2020) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Director discusses Electoral College with Iowa rotary club
- (Dec. 11, 2020)
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Moot court teams finish among top 28 in region
- (Dec. 14, 2020) Two McConnell Scholars finish among top 20 individual orators.
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Alumna edits new book on individualism, isolation & community
- (Jan. 18, 2021)
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Scholar earns KY-ESU scholarship to Scotland
- (Feb. 2, 2021) By Natalie Smith
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Essay contest for Kentucky high school students
- (Feb 2, 2021) By Natalie Smith
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McConnell Scholars recognized for leadership in RaiseRED Dance Marathon
- (March 2, 2021)
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McConnell Scholar starts scholarship fund for students in Zimbabwe
- (March 26, 2021) By Natalie Smith
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Twelve graduate from McConnell Scholars Program
- (April 26, 2021) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Educators consider Federalist, Anti-Federalist writings at weekend retreat
- (May 3, 2021)
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Center launches new lecture series featuring distinguished military leaders
- (May 7, 2021) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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UofL graduate pushes through darkness to get to light
- (APRIL 28, 2021) By JUDY HUGHES
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Alumni named to Young Professionals Association of Louisville board of directors
- (May 21, 2021)
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Students discuss constitutionalism at Young Leaders Academy
- (June 24, 2021) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Gothard ('19) becomes 21st McConnell Scholar to earn Fulbright scholarship
- June 21, 2021
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Center welcomes new U.S. Army War College Fellow, Army soldiers
- (Aug. 16, 2021)
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Eight join McConnell Scholars Program out of record-high applicant pool
- (Aug. 23, 2021) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Mitchell named Kentucky History Teacher of the Year
- (Oct. 5, 2021)
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Moore ('06) named to Louisville Business First's 'Forty Under 40' list
- (Oct. 4, 2021) By GlyptusAnn Grider Jones
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Randolph ('22) publishes article on cultural development of conservationism
- (Nov. 11, 2021)
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Wyatt names Williamson ('11) new partner
- (Jan. 26, 2022) Alumnus coaches Center's undergraduate moot court teams
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UofL joins U.S. Dept. of Defense networks for cyber defense, strategic research
- (Jan. 25, 2022) By Baylee Pulliam
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Now accepting applications for summer Young Leaders Academy
- Applications are due April 15.
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McConnell Center Director issues personal statement on McConnell becoming Senate's longest serving party leader
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Center hires Meghan Waters as new Director of External Education
- By Madelin Shelton
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Highlands High School wins state 'We the People' competition, heads to nationals
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Center announces summer 2023 Young Leaders Academy
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholars Program celebrates class of 2023
- By Madelin Shelton
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Five McConnell Scholars receive President's Volunteer Service Award
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholars elect council for 2023-2024 academic year
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Center launches 2023-2024 Teacher Scholars application
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholars hold top positions in student government
- By Madelin Shelton
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Center welcomes U.S. Army War College Fellow, Army soldiers
- By Mary Catherine Medley
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Center welcomes McConnell Scholar Class of 2027
- By Madelin Shelton
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Center hires Debbie Ramsey as Curator of McConnell Chao Archives
- By Madelin Shelton
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Four McConnell Scholars selected as top 20 candidates for Homecoming Court
- By Mary Catherine Medley
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McConnell Scholar named 2023 UofL Homecoming Queen
- By Mary Catherine Medley and Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholar alumnus wins Harvard Law School competition
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholar named Derby Festival princess
- By Mary Catherine Medley and Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Center announces 2024 Young Leaders Academy
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholar Katie Hayden receives prestigious Cardinal Award
- By Kara Beth Poe and Madelin Shelton
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Highlands High School wins state 'We the People' competition, earns bid to nationals
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholars to compete at moot court nationals
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Scholar alumnus appointed to Office of Kentucky Attorney General
- By Madelin Shelton
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McConnell Center presents KET's Renee Shaw with Mattingly Award
- By Madelin Shelton