![Dr. Kim Schatzel, 19th President of the University of Louisville](https://louisville.edu/sites/g/files/xudnps161/files/styles/large_9_5/public/2024-05/20230130-Kim_Schatzel_9288.webp?h=d26f4c61&itok=36BH62rg)
Office of the President
Dr. Kim Schatzel became the 19th President of the University of Louisville on February 1st, 2023.
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"I am incredibly honored to be chosen to lead such a remarkable institution nationally recognized for its excellence in research and scholarly work, education, inclusive student success, innovation, the arts and athletics."
![President Kim Schatzel giving her inaugural address](https://louisville.edu/sites/g/files/xudnps161/files/styles/small_1_1/public/2024-05/20230929-Schatzel_Inauguration_5273.webp?h=92704f59&itok=GJyw98vS)