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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.
Director invited to Army War College's national security program
(May 15, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucoto announced that Gary Gregg, director of the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center, has been invited to participate in a national security program with the U.S. Army War College.
Center welcomes 9 new McConnell Scholars
(May 13, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center welcomes its 22nd class of McConnell Scholars.
Ball earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jeremy Ball, of Manchester, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Holder earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Aaron Holder, of Scottsville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Humphrey earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Alicia Humphrey, of Paducah, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Jewell earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jason Jewell, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Lalata earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Diana Lalata, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Lauder earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Landon Lauder, of Russell, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Scott earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Advocate Scott, of Louisville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Vance earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Aaron Vance, of Vine Grove, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
Wilson earns McConnell scholarship to the University of Louisville
(May 10, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Hannah Wilson, of Bradfordsville, Ky., has been named a McConnell Scholar at the University of Louisville.
McConnell Scholar graduates prepare for new adventures
(May 3, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The 10 University of Louisville graduates will pursue a variety of graduate degrees and research programs, as well as business opportunities.
Harvard IOP releases spring 2013 survey of millennials
(May 2, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Center partner shares latest insights from national sample, aged 18-29.
Ben-Reno Weber receives 2013 Chris Mattingly Award
April 30, 2013 - Ben-Reno Weber, CEO of the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association, is the 16th recipient of the Chris Mattingly Award for Outstanding Community Leadership in Kentucky.
Scholars named to '21st Century University Initiative' committees
(Feb. 25, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McConnell Scholars are among 200 faculty, staff and student committee volunteers.