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Holland earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

Holland earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

(June 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ocey Holland, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.

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Hilbrecht earns McConnell Scholarship to the University of Louisville

Hilbrecht earns McConnell Scholarship to the University of Louisville

(June 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kyle Hilbrecht, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.

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Gassman earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

Gassman earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

(June 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Robert Gassman, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.

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Bush earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

Bush earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

(June 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Christian Bush, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.

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Bencomo earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

Bencomo earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville

(June 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Frank Bencomo, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.

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Buckley (’07) joins Goss Samford as an associate attorney

Buckley (’07) joins Goss Samford as an associate attorney

(June 14, 2014) LEXINGTON, Ky. – McConnell Scholar alumnus Evan Buckley joined Goss Samford, PLLC, as an associate attorney.

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Southard (’15) to intern at RunSwitch, a PR firm

Southard (’15) to intern at RunSwitch, a PR firm

(June 12, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – McConnell Scholar Sean Southard will intern at RunSwitch, a PR firm cofounded by McConnell Scholar alum Scott Jennings (’00), this summer.

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McConnell Center named 1 of 50 "Oases of Excellence"

McConnell Center named 1 of 50 "Oases of Excellence"

(June 12, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A non-profit organization that encourages academic freedom, excellence and accountability at U.S. colleges and universities has cited the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center as one of the best programs of its kind in the nation.

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Allen earns UofL history scholarship

Allen earns UofL history scholarship

(June 3, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore McConnell Scholar Victoria Allen was awarded the UofL Department of History’s Harry L. and Cecilia H. Smith Endowed scholarship.

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Center to host high-level Army seminar

Center to host high-level Army seminar

(May 30, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Center welcomes 30 mid-career US Army officers to the University of Louisville.

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Humphrey named Freshman LEAD director, three Scholars complete leadership program

Humphrey named Freshman LEAD director, three Scholars complete leadership program

(May 20, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freshman McConnell Scholars Jeremy Ball, Diana Lalata and Alicia Humphrey were three of 60 students who completed the University of Louisville's Freshman LEAD Program.

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Jewell ('17) co-hosts radio show on WLOU 104.7

Jewell ('17) co-hosts radio show on WLOU 104.7

(May 19, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freshman McConnell Scholar Jason Jewel co-hosts “Brothers Helping Brothers” with Jerald Muhammad on Saturdays at 4 p.m. on WLOU 104.7.

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Four McConnell Scholars complete UofL’s ‘Task Force Freshman’

(May 19, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freshman McConnell Scholars Jason Jewell, Advocate Scott, Landon Lauder and Aaron Vance completed the Student Government Association’s Executive Branch freshman mentoring program.

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Moore (’16) spends semester abroad at University of Westminster

Moore (’16) spends semester abroad at University of Westminster

(May 15, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore McConnell Scholar Philip Moore recently returned from a semester abroad in London, England, where he completed a law internship and studied at the University of Westminster.

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Zoeller ('16) spent semester in Argentina studying, working

Zoeller ('16) spent semester in Argentina studying, working

(May 14, 2014) BUENOS AIRES, Arg. – Sophomore McConnell Scholar Chloe Zoeller spent a semester studying at the University of Belgrano and the University of Buenos Aires and working with a local high school.

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Humphrey to intern at Library of Congress

Humphrey to intern at Library of Congress

(May 14, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freshman McConnell Scholar Alicia Humphrey will spend 10 weeks as a Junior Fellow with the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

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Ball, Lalata to spend summer orienting new UofL students

(May 13, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Freshmen McConnell Scholars Jeremy Ball and Diana Lalata will serve as UofL Student Orientation Staffers for Summer 2014.

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Smith named 2014-2015 ISI Honors Fellow; one of 60 nationwide

Smith named 2014-2015 ISI Honors Fellow; one of 60 nationwide

(May 13, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore McConnell Scholar Natalie Smith was one of 60 nationwide named as a 2014-2015 Honors Fellows at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

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Senior McConnell Scholars graduated Saturday; post-grad plans include law school, Teach for America

Senior McConnell Scholars graduated Saturday; post-grad plans include law school, Teach for America

(May 13, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eight McConnell Scholars graduated May 10, and their post-graduate plans include law school and Teach for America.

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APPLY NOW: Teacher Scholars Program applications now available for KY educators

APPLY NOW: Teacher Scholars Program applications now available for KY educators

(May 12, 2014) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Applications for the McConnell Center's Teacher Scholars Program are now available for KY educators K-12. The priority consideration deadline is June 13th.

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