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ALUM UPDATE: Davis pursues master's degree in New Zealand

ALUM UPDATE: Davis pursues master's degree in New Zealand

February 6, 2012 - Hunter Davis, a 2011 graduate of the McConnell Scholars Program, is pursuing a master's degree in international studies in New Zealand.

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ALUM Update: Gaines earns doctorate in political science

ALUM Update: Gaines earns doctorate in political science

Jan. 31, 2012 - Dr. Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, interviewed Susan Gaines, a 2005 graduate of the McConnell Scholars Program who recently earned her doctorate of philosophy in political science.

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Shireman studies development in Costa Rica

Shireman studies development in Costa Rica

Jan. 23, 2012 - Sophomore oSha Shireman, of Meade County, will study in Costa Rica for the spring semester.

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Four head to national moot court tourney

Jan. 11, 2012 - After a strong performance in regional competition, four McConnell Scholars head to nationals this weekend.

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Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series

Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series

The following events are free and open to the public. We invite community members, students, teachers and UofL faculty to attend.

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ALUMNI UPDATE: Goins to serve as adjunct law professor

ALUMNI UPDATE: Goins to serve as adjunct law professor

Jonathan Goins, a 1999 graduate of the McConnell Scholars Program, will serve as an adjunct professor for intellectual property-related courses at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

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Dispatches from India: Scholar volunteers in health clinic

Dispatches from India: Scholar volunteers in health clinic

December 14, 2011 - Sophomore Hunter Pittman joins University of Louisville students on a service mission.

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Four scholars to compete in national moot court tournament

Four scholars to compete in national moot court tournament

December 5, 2011 - After top performances at regional competition, four McConnell Scholars earn bids to the national moot court tournament. Two others may earn at-large bids.

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Weber named to Teach for America Corps

Weber named to Teach for America Corps

Nov. 28, 2011 - Senior McConnell John Weber to teach two years in Nashville's low-income communities.

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Moot court team heads to Fla. for regional competition

Moot court team heads to Fla. for regional competition

Dec. 1, 2011 - Teams consider fourth amendment and protected speech cases.

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Weber named to food service's national student board of directors

Weber named to food service's national student board of directors

Nov. 16, 2011 - John Weber, a senior McConnell Scholar, is one of two Kentucky students named to a food service national board.

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Center hopes hero book reprint will inspire, teach

Center hopes hero book reprint will inspire, teach

Nov. 3, 2011 - McConnell Center to give away 50 copies of "Hero Tales from American History" to university students, faculty and staff.

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Politicians must seek 'common ground,' Boehner says

Oct. 31, 2011 - America’s political leaders need to “recognize that common ground and compromise are not the same things” and work together to address the economic and other challenges that the United States faces.

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Director lectures on birth of constitutional statesmanship

Director lectures on birth of constitutional statesmanship

Oct. 18, 2011 - Dr. Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, lectures at Robert Morris University.

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Scholars named homecoming semi-finalists

Scholars named homecoming semi-finalists

Oct. 17, 2011 - Three McConnell Scholars have been named 2011 University of Louisville homecoming court semi-finalists.

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Scholars, teachers study in Colonial Williamsburg

Scholars, teachers study in Colonial Williamsburg

Oct. 7, 2011 - McConnell Scholars and Kentucky high school social studies teachers discuss founding documents and leaders in Colonial Williamsburg.

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House Speaker John Boehner to visit McConnell Center

House Speaker John Boehner to visit McConnell Center

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - John Boehner, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will give a public talk at the University of Louisville Oct. 31 through the McConnell Center’s fall lecture series. Tickets are required for the free talk and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Kentucky students become 'Budget Heroes' at the McConnell Center

Sept. 30, 2011 - Approximately 40 students and teachers from Kentucky high schools try to balance the federal budget using a new web-based simulation game called 'Budget Hero.'

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