Local Roots Global Impact

Joshua found that staying in his hometown for college meant he could expand on the connections he had already made with his community. Through internships and networking with local business leaders and entrepreneurs, Joshua has a support system that extends far beyond UofL's campus.

Maegan created her own path with an individualized major in Spanish and International Journalism. The connections she has made on campus give her the opportunity to make an impact in Louisville and internationally, where she works with refugees in Colombia. Maegan attended UofL debt-free through the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship.

Johnathan chose to live at home his first two years to save money. As a commuter student, he became part of the campus community by attending Welcome Week, participating in Greek life and joining the Engage Lead Serve Board. Because of his UofL-sponsored co-op, Johnathan saved enough money to move onto campus his junior year. His co-op also gave Johnathan real-world experience with a local business, connecting him with the Louisville community and job prospects immediately following graduation.

As someone who had already built connections with musicians in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area, Emily took charge of her future as a music teacher by choosing UofL. Her expanded connections with her professors and mentors, along with opportunities to experience working in diverse urban and suburban educational settings around the city helped set Emily on a path toward excellence as a music educator.