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McConnell Scholars graduate with top arts and science, business awards
(May 6, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholars Robert Works and Anna Ramsay were named "outstanding graduates" of the college of arts and sciences and college of business, respectively.
Students win top campus awards
(April 21, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Three scholars earn individual UofL Student Awards
Works awarded Fulbright Grant and Humphrey Fellowship
(April 20, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Robert Works (McConnell Scholar Class of 2010) is the recipient of two prestigious international awards.
Three McConnell Scholars win Fulbright awards
(April 20, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Graduating seniors to teach English in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Argentina
Manifest Destiny from Jul 18, 2010 12:00 AM to Jul 23, 2010 12:00 AM— Portland, Oregon (with field immersion at Ft. Clatsop and Cape Disappointment),
(July 18-23, 2010) — A week-long conference to Portland, Oregon, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talks about challenge of nuclear threat
(April 9, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Prague, Czech Republic, with President Barack Obama for the signing of a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the United States and Russia.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to visit
(April 2, 2010) – Secretary Clinton will speak April 9 at the University of Louisville as part of the McConnell Center’s spring lecture series. Her talk will begin at 2:45 p.m.
Governor appoints McConnell Center Fellow to civil war commission
Mar. 8, 2010 - Dr. John E. Kleber joins the Kentucky Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.
Director delivers 'Washington Night' address to Scottish Rite Temple
(February 25, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, argued George Washington should always be ranked first among America's presidents.
Fellow publishes Charles Carroll biography
Feb. 18, 2010 - Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, a McConnell Center non-resident fellow, pens a biography of the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence.
McConnell-Chao Archives wins four Telly awards
(Feb. 16, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Two films being shown daily at the University of Louisville's Sen. Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine L. Chao Archives and Civic Education Gallery have each won two 2010 Telly Awards.
Three scholars pass nationals, move to final Fulbright round
(Feb 5, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Students hope to spend next year abroad in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Argentina.
Scholar awarded Rotary Foundation Scholarship
(Feb. 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Senior Roberts Works awarded a 2010-2011 Ambassadorial Scholarship to the College of Mexico
State v. Religion: The Place of Religion in Public LifeJan 12, 2010 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM— Brandeis College of Law, Room 275,
(Jan. 12, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Doug Bandow (Cato Institute) and Rob Boston (Americans United for the Separation of Church and State) debate the role of religion.
The Disappearing God GapMar 03, 2010 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM— McConnell Center, Room W231, Ekstrom Library,
(March 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Corwin Smidt, PhD, will discuss the role of religion in the 2008 presidential elections.
The 21st Century Animal Farm?Mar 11, 2010 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM— Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville,
(March 11, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Using his recently published novel, "Cry Wolf," Paul Lake, PhD, will speak on immigration and political correctness in the 21st century.
Rethinking the Left: Race and Politics in the Age of ObamaFeb 03, 2010 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM— Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville,
(Feb. 3, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Adolph Reed, PhD, will discuss how Barack Obama's election as president has reshaped political discourse on race.
American Christians and IslamApr 08, 2010 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM— Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville ,
(April 8, 2010) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Author Thomas Kidd will discuss his recent book, "American Christians and Islam," in this free and public McConnell Center event.
Gregg defends US constitution at UC-Boulder debate
(Sept. 17, 2009) BOULDER, Co. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, defended the Constitution at a Constitution Day debate at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Life and Legacy of Henry ClayFeb 17, 2007 12:30 PM
Feb. 17, 2007, in the Red Barn and Chao Auditorium, University of Louisville's Belknap Campus