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Southard, Waters escort National Champions in DC
(July 25, 2013) WASHINGTON, DC – McConnell Scholars Meghan Waters and Sean Southard, interns in U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s DC office, escorted the National Champion Men’s Basketball team through the Capitol on July 23.
25 KY high school students complete McConnell Center's Young Leaders Academy
(July 29, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Students previewed college life last week as part of the annual summer leadership academy.
Southard spends summer interning in McConnell’s DC office
(July 24, 2013) WASHINGTON, DC - Junior McConnell Scholar Sean Southard was one of six interns chosen to serve in the Minority Leader’s Washington, DC, office.
Robinette spends 4 weeks in Brazil, witnesses widespread citizen protest
(July 24, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Junior McConnell Scholar Danielle Robinette witnessed citizen protest while spending four weeks in Brazil with UofL’s Brazilian studies department.
Director participates in Army War College's national security program
(July 24, 2013) CARLISLE, Penn. - Gary Gregg, director of the University of Louisville's McConnell Center, is one of 70 civilians invited to attend the strategic leadership conference.
Young Leaders Academy
Kentucky high school students will explore the "Roots of U.S." in this four-day, summer leadership conference.
Four McConnell Scholars complete Freshmen LEAD
(July 17, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freshman McConnell Scholars Philip Moore, Natalie Smith, Mary Elizabeth Young and Chloe Zoeller completed this year-long University of Louisville leadership program.
Three McConnell Scholars complete Task Force Freshmen
(July 17, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freshman McConnell Scholars Travis Wilson, Kevin Grout and Victoria Allen completed a year-long leadership program at the University of Louisville that helps first-year students work directly with the Student Government Association.
Fellow’s book on political matriarch released
(July 16, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Barbara Perry, a political science professor at University of Virginia’s Miller Center, explores the joys and tragedies that marked Rose Kennedy’s life in her newly released book, Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Monarch.
Fellow to speak at Lincoln Presidential Center
(July 16, 2013) SPRINGFIELD, Il. - Thomas Mackey, PhD, a history professor and pre-law advisor at the University of Louisville, is scheduled to speak at the Lincoln Presidential Center tonight at 6 p.m., central. Book signing to follow.
Zoeller to spend summer in Argentina working with non-profit
(May 23, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore McConnell Scholar Chloe Zoeller will spend July in Buenos Aires, Argentina, volunteering with the Fundación Pies Descalzos.
Liberty and Responsibility in the Cold War
(Nov. 14-17, 2013) A four-day conference to Atlanta, Ga., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Director appointed senior fellow at Franklin’s Opus
(July 2, 2013) Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, has been named a senior fellow at a non-profit organization dedicated to continuing and preserving Benjamin Franklin's work.
Programs and Resources for Kentucky Students (K-12)
The McConnell Center offers a number of programs and resources for Kentucky students grades K-12, the goal being to enhance students' civic education. Post graduation, exceptional Kentucky high school students are encouraged to apply to the McConnell Scholars Program.
Humana Foundation gifts target childhood cancers, McConnell Center
(July 1, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Humana Foundation donates $2.5 million to the University of Louisville.
Scholars complete 1,247 hours of community service
(May 30, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Danielle Robinette, a sophomore McConnell Scholar, earns distinction with the most McConnell Center service hours completed in one year.
Whitlock invited to GEAR UP leadership academy focused on education advocacy
(May 28, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Junior McConnell Scholar Benjamin Whitlock has been selected for a year-long national program focused on education advocacy.
Two McConnell Scholars selected for UofL Student Orientation Staff
(May 22, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Sophomore McConnell Scholar Philip Moore and junior McConnell Scholar Joel Thomas will serve as UofL Student Orientation Staffers for Summer 2013.
Allen earns summer internship to the Library of Congress
(May 16, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sophomore McConnell Scholar Victoria Allen will intern at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, for 10 weeks this summer.
