Archived News — McConnell Center

UofL graduate named McConnell’s legal counsel: (March 11, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Daniel Cameron, a 2011 graduate of the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, has been named legal counsel for Sen. Mitch McConnell effective March 2.
Gies receives research grant to study Kentucky state formation: (March 12, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Graduate assistant Benjamin Gies, of Louisville, is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Council on the Kentucky Society of Colonial Wars.
Brewer receives Russian critical language scholarship: (March 20, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Paige Brewer, a senior McConnell Scholar, will spend eight weeks in Russia.
Dahmer ('13) receives Edinburgh Gaelic Award: (March 23, 2015) EDINBURGH, Scotland. - Adam Dahmer ('13) wins the University of Edinburgh's most prestigious honor
McConnell Scholars lead 2015 Collegiate Youth Rights Conference: (Apr. 8, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Diana Lalata, Jason Jewell, and Landon Lauder direct collegiate conference on social justice.
McConnell Scholar wins Tachau Award for Excellence in History: (April 10, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sam Whittaker chosen as the top graduating student in the history department.
Class of 2015 graduates from McConnell Scholars Program: (Apr. 28, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ten Scholars graduate from the McConnell Scholar Program at the University of Louisville.
McConnell Center partners with Kentucky Commission on Women to produce film: (Apr. 28, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center joins with the Kentucky Commission on Women to produce and promote a film about famous Kentucky women.
Gassman named Debate Society winner: (April 28, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freshman McConnell Scholar Robert Gassman wins the Debate Society championship.
Daniel Boone documentary to air May 4 on KET: (May 1, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center is one of several sponsors of the two-hour film, produced by Witnessing History, LLC.
Scholars earn top student awards: (May 4, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholars receive top awards at the University of Louisville.
Two Teacher Scholars Program participants recognized for excellence: (May 4, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ky. social studies teachers Carmen Thompson and Sonya Gardner have been recognized for excellence in civic education.
Robinette earns Paul J. Weber Mentoring Fellowship Award: (May 4, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Danielle Robinette will pursue a graduate-level teaching degree at UofL in the fall.
Scholars selected as Harvard IOP National Campaign Ambassadors: (May 5, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two McConnell Scholars will direct a year-long campaign on sexual assault prevention and response at the University of Louisville.
Lalata completes highest number of service hours: (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) May 18, 2015— McConnell Scholar Diana Lalata ('17) records 189 service hours for 2014-2015.
Scholars complete honors theses: Four 2015 graduates of the McConnell Scholars Program successfully passed their senior honors theses this spring.
26 Kentucky high schoolers participate in Young Leaders Academy: (June 18, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center hosted its annual Young Leaders Academy June 14 to 17 at the University of Louisville.
Center welcomes 11 new McConnell Scholars: (June 17, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center welcomes its 24th class of McConnell Scholars.
Allen receives John Lewis Fellowship: (June 22, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Victoria Allen ('16), of Auburn, Ky., has been named a John Lewis Fellow.
Alumnus shares civic-mindedness with Boy Scouts: Sam Whittaker ('15), of Paducah, Ky., is serving as Program Area Director for Citizenship and Personal Development for Camp Crooked Creek in Shepherdsville, Ky.,
Alumnus wins scholarship to study in Paris: (June 23, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Arsh Haque will spend the next two years in Paris on a full scholarship.
Archivist celebrates 40 years in profession: (June 23, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Deborah Skaggs Speth celebrates distinction in her field of work.
CIVICS: Professional development conference on 20th Century dystopian literature: (June 26, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky social studies teachers are invited to apply for a three-day conference on '20th Century Dystopian Literature.' Applications are due Aug. 3.
Senior Scholar Profile: Victoria Allen: (Sept. 15, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Meet Victoria Allen, a senior McConnell Scholar from Auburn, Ky.
Scholars earn top summer internships: (July 29, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - From Louisville to DC, several UofL students have spent the summer interning for local and national governmental and political offices.
Lecture series considers key U.S. founders, America at end of war: (Aug. 12, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Center considers America's role at the end of war in fall lecture series.
Teachers to consider role of religion at American Founding: (Aug. 13, 2015) Kentucky social studies teachers are invited to attend a fully-funded four-day professional development conference in Boston. Applications are due Oct. 15.
Center welcomes 22 to Teacher Scholars Program: (Sept. 2, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Twenty-two social studies teachers have been named to the the McConnell Center’s prestigious year-long Teacher Scholars Program.
Senior Scholar Profile: Kevin Grout: (Oct. 15, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Meet Kevin Grout, a senior McConnell Scholar from Florence, Ky.
McConnell Center sponsors panel at annual APSA meeting: (Sept. 10, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Scholars gathered to discuss and consider the role of statesmanship, citizenship and constitutionalism in ancient and modern times.
Center celebrates Constitution Day with debate, cupcakes and pocket Constitutions: (Sept. 11, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Thursday, Sept. 17, marks the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
Scholars selected to attend West Point conference on inequality: (Sept. 15, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two McConnell Scholars have been invited to participate in West Point Academy’s Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA).
McConnell Scholar joins Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations: (Sept. 17, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jeremy Ball ('17) was awarded a one-year membership to study foreign policy.
Fellow releases new book on Russell Kirk: (Sept. 16, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Non-resident McConnell Center Fellow, Bradley Birzer, PhD, reflects on the life and work of the famous conservative author.
McConnell Scholar starts Odyssey chapter at UofL: (Oct. 22, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Macey Mayes, a sophomore McConnell Scholar, launches the local chapter of the Odyssey Online.
McConnell Scholars journey through Dante's Hell: (Oct. 23, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Dante Society, led by Dr. Andrew Rabin, allows the McConnell Scholars to explore Dante's Inferno.
Five Scholars chosen as Task Force Freshmen: (Oct. 27, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Five freshmen were selected for a leadership development program at the University of Louisville.
McConnell Scholar studies in Spain: (Oct. 27, 2015) Seville, Spain - Diana Lalata ('17), a member of the World Scholars Program, won a grant to study in Spain for the spring semester.
McConnell Center to host U.S. Sen. Tim Scott
Abrahamson named Director of Communications for SGA: (Nov. 12, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Junior McConnell Scholar selected as member of the Student Government Association's Executive Staff.
Scholars to compete in regional moot court: (Nov. 12, 2015) TAMPA, Fla. – Two teams of McConnell Scholars head to moot court regional competition this weekend.
Whitlock graduates from Kentucky State Police Academy: (Nov. 24, 2015) FRANKFORT, Ky. - Alumnus Benjamin Whitlock joins Post 3 as a Kentucky state trooper.
Scholars help winterize homes through Project Warm: (Nov. 22, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholars participate in their annual group service, Project Warm.
Scholars finish among top 16 teams in regional tourney
Center kicks-off 25th anniversary with series on 'Citizens & Statesmen': (Jan. 7, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni recently named the Center “an oasis of excellence in higher education.”
Gregg leads civic symposium at alma mater: (JAN 12, 2016) ELKINS, W. Va. — McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg travels to Davis & Elkins College to deliver a lecture on American political institutions.
Year-long invitation to celebrate Center's 25th anniversary: (Jan. 4, 2016) McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg invites students, teachers and the public to join Center's 25th anniversary programs and events.
Feinn receives 'Readers Choice Award': (Jan. 15, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Isaac Feinn writes most popular blog on 'The McConnell Center Life.'
Scholars participate in national conference in D.C.: (Jan. 15, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three freshmen Scholars spend week at nation's capital
#25Faces: Founding Director Paul J. Weber: (Jan. 19, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Paul J. Weber, PhD, the founding director of the McConnell Center, is the first in our profile series on "25 Faces" of faculty, friends and McConnell Scholar alumni.
#25Faces: Meagan Floyd: (Feb. 9, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Meagan Floyd, a 2013 graduate of the McConnell Scholars Program, is the second in our profile series on "25 Faces" of faculty, friends and McConnell Scholar alumni.
Batter up: History of Center's Slugger collection: (Jan. 21, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Autographed bat display features lineup of Center's Distinguished Speaker Series.
Center co-sponsors documentary on Lincoln’s deep ties to Kentucky: (Jan. 26, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center is one of several sponsors of the film, produced by Witnessing History, LLC.
Ft. Thomas Highlands team wins state 'We The People' competition: (Jan. 26, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – High School students competed at the University of Louisville's McConnell Center to earn a bid to the national 'We the People' civics competition.
Grout ('16) named Mr. Cardinal: (Feb. 2, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Senior McConnell Scholar Kevin Grout receives recognition for his leadership, scholarship and service to UofL.
Patriot Games: McConnell Scholars help craft U.S. Senate teaching tool: (Feb. 15, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Students researched post-9/11 legislation to provide content for a computer game for the new Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston.
#25Faces: Benjamin Moore: The McConnell Center is celebrating 25 years of excellence in higher education in 2016. As part of our yearlong effort to honor those 25 years, we are profiling “25 Faces” of faculty, friends and McConnell Scholar alumni.
Vance ('17) becomes 6th Scholar elected student body president: (Feb. 24, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Aaron Vance, of Vine Grove, Ky., won last week's campus election with 75 percent of the vote.
March 7: Parking Information: The McConnell Center recommends the following parking location for tonight's public talk featuring Kent Masterson Brown.
Pepper ('18) receives Critical Language Scholarship: (March 9, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Anna Cecile Pepper will study Arabic for 10 weeks this summer in the Middle East.
New York Times bestseller Jay Winik to visit McConnell Center: (March 17, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jay Winik’s free, public talk on “1944: FDR, Statesmanship and the Year that Changed America” will begin at 6 p.m., April 4, at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium’s PNC Club, with a reception and book signing to follow.
Scholars lead, serve over spring break: (March 18, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholars lead, study and serve while traveling the country during UofL's spring break.
Ball ('17) receives Critical Language Scholarship: (April 7, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- McConnell Scholar Jeremy Ball will study Arabic for 10 weeks this summer in the Middle East.
Manns receives Henry Clay Cup for Exemplary Service in Civic Education: (April 8, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Social studies specialist honored for career dedicated to improving civic education in Kentucky.
#25Faces: Matthew Webster: The McConnell Center is celebrating 25 years of excellence in higher education in 2016. As part of our yearlong effort to honor those 25 years, we are profiling “25 Faces” of faculty, friends and McConnell Scholar alumni.
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Shepherd ('14) elected SBA President at NYU Law School: (April 22, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar alumnus Evan Shepherd (Hopkins County, ’14) was elected president of the Student Bar Association at the New York University School of Law, where he enters his third-year.
#25Faces: Thomas C. Mackey, PhD: (April 25, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center is celebrating 25 years of excellence in higher education in 2016. As part of our yearlong effort to honor those 25 years, we are profiling “25 Faces” of faculty, friends and McConnell Scholar alumni.
Nine graduate from McConnell Scholars Program: (April 27, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Graduating seniors headed to law school, TFA, Fulbright and Capitol Hill.
Archivist receives 2016 Chris Mattingly Award: April 27, 2016 – Deborah Skaggs Speth, archivist for the U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sec. of Labor Elaine L. Chao Archives, is the 19th recipient of the Chris Mattingly Award for Outstanding Community Leadership in Kentucky.
Three Scholars help welcome new students during summer orientation: (April 29, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three McConnell Scholars are among those helping new University of Louisville students transition from high school to college life this summer.
McConnell Scholars conclude journey through Dante's Hell: (April 29, 2015) LOUISVILLE, Ky. –The Center’s “Dante Society,” led by UofL professor Andrew Rabin, explored Dante's “Inferno.”
Gies earns Madden Award, Deans Citation: (May 5, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Center civics coordinator graduates with UofL history degree May 14.
Gassman ('18) to intern for Library of Congress: (May 20, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholar Robert Gassman will spend 10 weeks as a Junior Fellow at the United States Library of Congress.
Dahmer ('13) pursues PhD in Celtic studies at University of Edinburgh: (May 25, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alumnus Adam Dahmer reflects on his long and winding path to the British Isles.
Center honors Ramsey as part of 25th anniversary celebrations: (July 5, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016, presented UofL President James Ramsey with a commemorative gift.
Cobb wins Kentucky Choice, Henry French Quality of Life awards: (July 8, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Sidney Cobb finished among the top 11 in last week's Miss Kentucky competition.
Bevin appoints Adams ('98) to state board of elections: (July 19, 2016) FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Matt Bevin appointed McConnell Scholar alumnus Michael G. Adams ('98) last week.
Moot Court program ranked among top 20 nationally: (Aug. 25, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center's moot court team has enjoyed continued success at regional and national levels.
McConnell Center sponsors panel at annual APSA meeting: (Sept. 1, 2016) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Scholars consider how friendship among political leaders translates into a politics of statesmanship during periods of political transformations.
McConnell Center celebrates Constitution Day with debate, cupcakes: (Sept. 15, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As the University of Louisville's sponsor for U.S. Constitution Day, the McConnell Center invites the UofL and greater Louisville community to join us for a series of events designed to commemorate the 1787 signing of the pivotal document.
Hutchison (’18) to travel to Israel: (September 19, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Ronica Hutchison will take a 10-day, all-expenses-paid journey through Israel in December.
Wilson (’17) to speak at UofL Accolade: (Sept. 22, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky.—McConnell Scholar Hannah Wilson will be a featured speaker at Saturday’s campus accolade for top high school seniors.
Top social studies teachers accepted to center’s professional development series: (Sept. 22, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Twenty-three Kentucky social studies teachers will participate in the McConnell Center’s Teacher Scholars Program.
John Adams announced as winner of Constitution Day debate: (Sept. 16, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell hosts two scholars in final installment of popular debate series
Robert Works (’10) named Penn Kemble Fellow: (September 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fellowship given to young, foreign-policy focused professionals in D.C.
McConnell Center’s Strategic Broadening Seminar announces 2016 graduates: (July 1, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The McConnell Center honored its third class of U.S. Army Strategic Broadening Seminar (SBS) graduates.
A note from Macey Mayes, outreach chair: (Sept. 28, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scholar shares helpful hints for upcoming application process.
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McConnell Center to host U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)
McConnell Scholar alum named ABC Commissioner: (Oct. 10, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Christy Trout ('99) is the first woman appointed to the position.
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McConnell Center director featured on 'UofL Today': (Oct. 27, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Gary Gregg discussed the 2016 presidential elections with other UofL experts.
McConnell Scholar published on Library of Congress website: (Nov. 18, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Robert Gassman ('18) wrote piece while a Junior Fellow in the Educational Outreach Division
Scholars attend West Point conference on democracy and democratization: (Nov. 14, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Two McConnell Scholars participated in West Point Academy’s Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA).
Morley ('13) elected to Kentucky Education Association: (Dec. 20, 2016) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Alumnus to represent Jefferson County Teachers Association on state education board.
McConnell Center kicks off spring schedule with focus on the US presidency: The McConnell Center is hosting four free, public events as part of its spring 2017 “Promises and Perils of the American Presidency” public lecture series.
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Highlands High School wins Ky. 'We the People' contest, advances to D.C.: (Jan. 26, 2017) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – High school students competed at the University of Louisville's McConnell Center to earn a bid to the national 'We the People' civics competition.
McConnell Scholars travel to Harvard to study 2016 election: (Jan. 31, 2017) LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Robert Gassman (’18) and Frank Bencomo-Suarez (’18) will participate in the Harvard Institute of Politics’ National Campaign conference

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