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Grant allows UofL eating disorders prevention program to expand

Grant allows UofL eating disorders prevention program to expand

A University of Louisville-based program for high schoolers aimed at preventing eating disorders (EDs) and promoting a healthy body culture is planning to expand to serve more diverse student populations after receiving funding from the Jewish Heritage Fund (JHF).

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UofL-led study finds correlations between mindset and adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures

UofL-led study finds correlations between mindset and adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear that some people adopted recommended safety protocols to help them avoid infection more readily than others. To better understand the psychological factors underlying this commitment to individual prevention measures, a team of psychology researchers led by Michael Cunningham at the University of Louisville surveyed several groups of people about their attitudes and responses.

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Building the force: ROTC grad, Guardsman achieves goals

Building the force: ROTC grad, Guardsman achieves goals

Matt Payne can take pride in several accomplishments celebrated this spring. The summa cum laude graduate became a second lieutenant with the Army ROTC commissioning ceremony in May that preceded commencement.

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UofL, Kentucky School for Blind team up for archaeological dig project

UofL, Kentucky School for Blind team up for archaeological dig project

Students and researchers from the University of Louisville are helping with an archaeological dig at a site of the former segregated school on the Louisville campus of the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB).

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UofL astrophysics research-backed startup acquired

UofL astrophysics research-backed startup acquired

A machinery monitoring technology startup backed by University of Louisville astrophysics research and founded by a UofL alumnus has been acquired.

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Three UofL juniors awarded Goldwater scholarships

Three UofL juniors awarded Goldwater scholarships

Three University of Louisville juniors conducting undergraduate research in breast cancer, galaxies and robotics have won 2022 Barry Goldwater Scholarships, marking the largest number of recipients from UofL for this award in a single year.

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UofL astronomer and team discover most distant megamaser yet found – 5 billion light years away

UofL astronomer and team discover most distant megamaser yet found – 5 billion light years away

Benne W. Holwerda, associate professor in the University of Louisville Department of Physics and Astronomy, and an international team of researchers have discovered a powerful megamaser – a radio-wavelength laser emission usually indicative of colliding galaxies – that is the most distant such megamaser found so far.

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UofL grad who helped desegregate campus housing went on to become one of the first African American social workers in Kentucky

UofL grad who helped desegregate campus housing went on to become one of the first African American social workers in Kentucky

In late April 1969, a group of students occupied then-president Woodrow Strickler’s office demanding more efforts to recruit minority students and teachers, among other things. It was shortly before this time when the late Gwendol Fay (Brown) McCaskill helped integrate the on-campus dorms.

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UofL professor shares endangered language books worldwide

UofL professor shares endangered language books worldwide

Hilaria Cruz, an assistant professor of comparative humanities, began teaching a UofL course in endangered languages in 2019. Students helped her bring a very personal project to fruition at the end of 2021.

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UofL alum takes history degree to historic houses

UofL alum takes history degree to historic houses

Throughout October, the city of Louisville gets to wow residents and tourists with its rich history, both haunted and otherwise. For Chris Church ’16, he gets to wow residents and tourists with rich history throughout the entire year.

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Covi Award winner inspired by late mentor, professor

Covi Award winner inspired by late mentor, professor

One of the scholarships available in the Hite Art Institute in the College of Arts & Sciences is the Dario Covi Award, named for the beloved professor emeritus and art historian who was an important part of Hite for 50 years.

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New director of UofL’s Anne Braden Institute wants more people to join ‘long chain of struggle’

New director of UofL’s Anne Braden Institute wants more people to join ‘long chain of struggle’

Michael “Brandon” McCormack has been named director of UofL’s Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research. He is the institute’s first Black director, replacing co-founder and outgoing director Cate Fosl, who will stay engaged in the institute as a faculty fellow.

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Astronomy and astrophysics professor part of important cosmology discovery

Astronomy and astrophysics professor part of important cosmology discovery

A University of Louisville astronomy and astrophysics professor is part of an international team of researchers working on a discovery that could change one of the basic concepts of the cosmos.

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Art professor gets creative with invasive species

Art professor gets creative with invasive species

An associate professor in the Hite Art Institute is coming up with creative new ways to eradicate invasive plant species that threaten local ecosystems

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New Directors Appointed to two A&S Centers

New Directors Appointed to two A&S Centers

In July 2021, two important A&S directorships were appointed – one to the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research and the other to the Commonwealth Center for Humanities Society. Both of these appointments will impact the way in which A&S engages with our community for years to come.

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Rick Smith named Associate VP for workforce and economic development

Rick Smith named Associate VP for workforce and economic development

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced that Rick W. Smith Sr., a professional with more than 30 years of experience in higher education and private sector leadership, will serve as the Council’s new associate vice president for workforce and economic development.

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A&S once again a top producer of Fulbrights and other student awards

A&S once again a top producer of Fulbrights and other student awards

In 2021, A&S students won 7 out of 7 Fulbright Awards English Teaching Assistantships. Also of note this year is Lexi Raikes who won the Truman Scholarship, Kentucky's only Harry S. Truman Scholarship for 2021.

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A&S student researchers helping river towns drive tourism and economic development

A&S student researchers helping river towns drive tourism and economic development

As part of an honors class, a group of undergraduate students studied — through interviews, research and first-hand experience — how towns like New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville, Indiana, benefit from and can better promote kayaking, concerts and other riverside activities.

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UofL psychology specialists launch low-cost ADHD evaluation service

UofL psychology specialists launch low-cost ADHD evaluation service

A group of University of Louisville psychologists are making ADHD evaluations more accessible and affordable for Louisville area families.

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Angela Storey (Anthropology) and Rachel Hopp (Biology) to receive the TILL Teaching Innovation Award

Angela Storey (Anthropology) and Rachel Hopp (Biology) to receive the TILL Teaching Innovation Award

The TILL Teaching Innovation Award is an annual award which honors the University of Louisville’s outstanding faculty who demonstrate a commitment to student engagement and learning through their work on one or more innovative teaching practices.

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