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Making innovation reality

November 10, 2025

Turning ideas into action is what makes UofL a research and innovation powerhouse, and Jessica Sharon is all about the action.

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Treating people with care

November 10, 2025

Fourth-year medical student Justin Eichinger’s path to becoming a doctor was long, winding and driven by his determination to help people.

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Making connections to strengthen economies

November 10, 2025

Will Metcalf is, in his own words, “all about impact.”It’s not that he doesn’t understand or appreciate theory. He does. But he prefers to use it to help people address their actual challenges.