Community Engagement

Addressing the needs and interests of our diverse communities locally, statewide, nationally and internationally.

Impact

UofL collaborates with organizations from local nonprofits and government agencies to philanthropies and industry partners, with a commitment to working in ongoing partnership for community impact in the following focus areas:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

UofL faculty, staff and students are teaming up with community partners to work with teachers, parents and students in schools locally and across the Commonwealth. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Both academic and administrative units continue efforts to increase economic opportunities through activities focusing workforce development, business development, applied research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 

SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES

UofL works with community partners to provide direct social and human services, as well as in activities to build capacity for more sustainable neighborhoods. 

HEALTH & QUALITY OF LIFE

Improving health and quality of life is a key focus of community engagement activities across the university. UofL provides direct health services in communities locally, statewide, and around the world, as well as major work with partners on arts, cultural, and neighborhood development activities to connect community.