News
McConnell Center Fellow named outstanding faculty mentor of masters students
(May 17, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Thomas Mackey, a history professor at the University of Louisville, is recognized for outstanding mentorship.
Yelin dances, teaches in Argentina on Fulbright Scholarship
(May 17, 2011) SANTA FE, Argentina - Meet competitive ballroom dancer and multilingual McConnell Scholar alumnus Boris Yelin who is currently on a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Argentina.
Class of 2012 departs for the People's Republic of China
(May 16, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ten McConnell Scholars embark on a month-long study abroad program.
Cameron to be UofL commencement speaker
(May 11, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - By UofL Today (http://louisville.edu/uofltoday)
Economics: Smith to Friedman
(July 17-22, 2011) — A six-day conference to Chicago, Ill., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Camelot at 50
A six-day conference in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by the McConnell Center.
McConnell Center joins national effort to promote youth participation in politics
(April 28, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Center partners with Harvard University's Institute of Politics to promote political and civic engagement in Kentucky, collect key research and create training opportunities for Kentucky organizations and individuals to promote youth engagement and participation.
Director Gary Gregg — In Person
(April 27, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - By UofL Today (www.louisville.edu/uofltoday) President. Provost, vice president, dean, professor, manager, director. As much as these titles describe and apply to the work that happens at the University of Louisville, they don’t get to the essence of what makes UofL unique — its people. Once or twice a month, UofL Today profiles people who help to make the university what it is.
Shepard wins debate championship
(April 26, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Junior Ben Shepard wins three matches to secure the championship title.
Senior scholar named queen of the Kentucky Derby Festival
(April 18, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Trisha Maclin, a senior McConnell Scholar majoring in English and political science at the University of Louisville, was chosen by the traditional spin of the wheel April 15 at the 53rd annual Fillies Derby Ball.
McConnell Fellow discusses Jackie Kennedy book on C-SPAN2
(April 16, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Barbara A. Perry, a former judicial fellow at the U.S. Supreme Court and a McConnell Center Non-Resident Fellow, will examine Jacqueline Kennedy’s tenure as First Lady tomorrow on C-SPAN2.
During sesquicentennial, McConnell Center Fellow highlights 'War in the Mountains'
(April 15, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Dr. Thomas Mackey, a University of Louisville history professor and McConnell Center Fellow, is a featured speaker at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum's Civil War Symposium.
Navy officer receives the 2011 Chris Mattingly Award for Outstanding Leadership in Kentucky
(April 11, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholars present the memorial award to Joe Dablow, the director of planning and operations in Undergraduate Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Louisville and a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
Scholar embraces 'service before self' award
(April 7, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholar Alexandra Jenkins is the assistant director for the university's Relay For Life team.
Scholar receives English-Speaking Union scholarship
(April 6 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Blake Christopher, a junior from Estill County, will attend the History, Politics and Society Program at the University of Oxford this summer.
Scholar receives Etscorn International Summer Research Award
(March 28, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sophomore Michael Zeller will use the $5,000 scholarship to research at the Churchill Archives at the University of Cambridge.
Video: Cameron delivers UofL commencement address
(May 24, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholar alumnus Daniel Cameron delivered the 2011 commencement address for the University of Louisville.
Poetry professor leads Scholars through Wendell Berry's work
(March 21, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Jeffrey Skinner, a creative writing and poetry professor at the University of Louisville, led McConnell Scholars through a collection of poetry by Wendell Berry, a Kentucky native and famed poet.
McConnell Center co-sponsors 'Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award'
(March 18, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - DuPont Manual's Merritt Robinson wins the second annual award from the Kentucky Secretary of State.
Vermani headed to GWU's internal medicine program
(March 17, 2011) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Samir Vermani, a McConnell Scholar alumnus from the Class of 2007, will graduate from the University of Louisville's medical school this spring.
