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History Prof. Daniel Krebs on Military History
Landscapes of War and Peace - UofL Department will sponsor the Society for Military History Conference. Daniel Krebs is a UofL history professor organizing the conference being held from April 5-8, 2018.
Borders, Sovereignty and Citizenship in the Americas
UofL is hosting a symposium "Borders, Sovereignty and Citizenship in the Americas". History Professor Christine Ehrick says the March 27-28, 2018 forum will address DACA, sanctuary cities and other tough issues. Listen to Prof. Ehrick discuss the issue on UofL Today with Mark Hebert.
Sociology Prof. Bob Carini on the media’s portrayal of female athletes
Sociology professor Bob Carini studies the media’s portrayal of female athletes.
2018 Grawemeyer Award presentations include religion, world order, and psychology
Winners of the 2018 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Awards include an expert on African genocide, the founder of black liberation theology and a psychologist who explains the many types of intelligence. Learn more about these experts and see a schedule for the 2018 Grawemeyer Award presentation and dinner.
Prof. John Ferre discusses controversy over religious films
Why do religious films like “Passion of the Christ” spark controversy and fervor? John Ferre discusses on UofL Today with Mark Hebert.
Prof. Gerry Williger discusses recent news in astronomy
Astronomy professor Gerry Williger discusses SpaceX rocket, asteroids and an artificial star that’s ticking off the astronomy community on UofL Today with Mark Hebert.
A Philosopher at Large: A Personal Journey
Dr. Sayed Hassan Akhlaq on academia and human rights in Afghanistan - March 6 at 4pm in the College of Business PNC Horn Auditorium, Room 106.
Belknap Academic Classroom Building on pace for fall opening
The building sits along South Brook Street, between the Shumaker Research Building and Lutz Hall in the heart of campus. Though it is built using materials that are consistent with the rest of the buildings on campus, the BACB will be unlike anything that’s ever existed at UofL before.
Physics & Astronomy student wins award for summer research
Undergrad Brianna Mills (Physics & Astronomy) was one of five winners of the Chambliss Student Poster award at the 2018 American Astronomical Society meeting. There were over 100 undergraduate entrants in the competition. Ms. Mills is the first from UofL to win the Chambliss.
2018 Phi Beta Kappa Lecture - Matthew W. Barzun presents, "Our Separate Worlds: Where Do We Go From Here?"
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden, Matthew Barzun, joined Mark Hebert on the UofL Today radio broadcast to talk about British views on America and his study of teens views on current political and social climate.
Theatre Arts welcomes new chair Kevin Gawley
The Spring 2018 semester marks a grand changing of guards in Theatre Arts, as Kevin Gawley, assistant professor and resident scenic, lighting and projection designer, settles into his new role as chair of the department.
UofL Receives Cybersecurity Grant from NSA
UofL has received a half million dollar grant from the NSA to train students and police agencies how to deal with cybersecurity issues. Profesor Michael Losavio from the Department of Criminal Justice joined two Speed School of Engineering professors to discuss the issue on UofL Today with Mark Hebert.
UofL African American Theatre Program Celebrates MLK Day and Black History Month
The African American Theatre Program at the University of Louisville will stage several opportunities to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month in 2018.
2017 December Commencement Photos
Photos of the 2017 December baccalaureate and master degree commencement and doctoral hooding ceremony.
Google Fiber taps UofL alums for design work
City leaders were thrilled to welcome Google Fiber to town this year. The company is developing a fiberoptics network to deliver ultrafast internet capability across the city, starting with three underserved neighborhoods. Two alums of Hite Art Institute’s graphic design program got to be part of the action.
Women's Basketball junior forward Sam Fuehring (Communication) on her favorite faculty member Ralph Merkel
UofL Women's Basketball is celebrating UofL’s faculty and staff at its Dec. 5 game versus UT Martin. Before they take the court, we asked Sam Fuehring (Communication student) on her favorite faculty member, Ralph Merkel and interviewed Prof. Merkel about his experiences at UofL.
Anthropology M.A. student Mallory Cox wins fellowship at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Mallory Cox has been selected to receive a short-term fellowship at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama for this coming summer.
