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2009 State of the University address
September 16, 3:30 p.m., Comstock Hall, School of Music
2009 State of the University address to be streamed live
The 2009 State of the University address will be streamed live at mms://livestream.louisville.edu/remotelive
First issue of The President's Report newsletter now available
Ramsey tells freshmen to "show up with your game face on" (Video)
The University of Louisvilles incoming freshman will be joining in a covenant with the school, according to UofL President Dr. James Ramsey. As part of freshman orientation, Dr. Ramsey is telling the new students and their parents that UofL faculty and staff are promising to do everything they can to see each student graduate in four years. But, the president says, theres no guarantee unless students fulfill their part of the deal and meet the high expectations of their professors. In other words, Ramsey told the freshmen, show up with your game face on.
Ramsey tells area leaders that education is key for region to prosper
Higher education is the key ingredient for Kentucky and southern Indiana to prosper in the 21st century. That’s what University of Louisville President James Ramsey told more than 200 business and community leaders at a conference June 2.
Praising our 2009 Fulbright winners (video)
University of Louisville president, Dr. Jim Ramsey, discusses the 2009 Fulbright Award winners and how the university continues to attract the brightest students from across Kentucky.
Ramsey, Willihnganz, others talk about UofL's economic impact (video)
President Ramsey, Provost Willihnganz and other UofL officials talk with Greater Louisville, Inc. about UofL's economic impact in the Louisville Metro area and the state. (Windows Media required)
Audio of Dr. Ramsey's Feb. 10 interview by 'State of Affairs'
Dr. Ramsey appeared on WFPL's "State of Affairs" program Feb. 10, 2009. Audio of his appearance is available.
Transcript of Dr. James Ramsey’s remarks, Global Warming Teach-in
Rauch Planetarium, Feb. 5, 2009
Beshear taps UofL to take the lead on renewable energy research
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced Jan. 26 that he is entering into a memorandum of agreement with the University of Louisville to operate Kentucky’s Center for Renewable Energy Research and Environmental Stewardship.
President Ramsey's remarks at the 2008 Energizing Kentucky conference (video)
Ramsey honored at Pikeville College opening convocation (UofL News)
Citing his resume as an educator and his accomplishments as a scholar, Pikeville College recognized University of Louisville President James R. Ramsey with an honorary degree Aug. 26.
Ramsey outlines plans to take UofL to 2020 in State of University address (UofL News)
University of Louisville President James Ramsey talked about the challenges and successes of the past year in his annual State of the University address Sept. 9. He also committed UofL to reach the "double the numbers" goals set by the Council on Postsecondary Education and detailed in the 2020 Plan, UofL's new strategic plan.
President Ramsey's 2008 State of the University address
The State of the University ceremony allows us to celebrate our past achievements, to reflect on our challenges, and most importantly, to recommit, as a campus community, to achieving the mandate given to us by the people of the commonwealth of Kentucky. Let’s quickly look back – for it really was a very special year!
Ramsey named business leader of the year (UofL News)
University of Louisville President James Ramsey was named Louisville’s Business Leader of the Year at last week's "Business First" Business of the Year banquet.

