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Similar to Humans of New York (HONY), the Humans of UofL series shares personal stories to highlights students, faculty, alumni and staff you may meet at the University of Louisville. Submit your Humans of UofL story and hi-resolution photo to web@louisville.edu To begin the next chapter of your story as a member of the Cardinal family, apply now.

Phillip Lentsch – Humans of UofL

I’ve spent most of my life in Louisville, growing to appreciate the southern charm and excessive drinking of bourbon. I attended duPont Manual High...

Kristen Tugon – Humans of UofL

During the beginning of my journey at UofL, I decided that I wanted to go get football tickets so my boyfriend and I could...

Dustin Massengill – Humans of UofL

I grew up in Appalachia, the twang and slang are probably a dead giveaway. I did travel a lot though I lived in Tennessee,...

Nicole Jordan – Humans of UofL

I never even visited the campus until I showed up. After a 9 hour drive from DC I moved into Community Park with my...

Deanna Baboi – Humans of UofL

I picked my college simply by wanting to be south. The idea of quicker springs, hot summers, a more mild winter and a southern...

Janessa Siegel – Humans of UofL

I was born and raised on the east side of Louisville, KY until I was eight years old. Once I turned eight we moved...

Spencer Scruggs – Humans of UofL

When I first started applying to colleges, I wanted to get out of Louisville. I came to Kentucky as a sophomore in high school...

Brittany Smith – Humans of UofL

School has never came easy for me. I've always barely scraped by, and went on to the next grade, when I started college that...

Nicole Fielder – Humans of UofL

  Growing up in Wildcat country, I would have never believed that I would end up at UofL. When college application season rolled around, I...

Jason Wyrick – Humans of UofL

My name is Jason Wyrick and I am a junior sport administration major from Indianapolis, Indiana, where I have lived my whole life prior...

Karen Thompson – Humans of UofL

I am a first generation college student. In my teenage years, the importance of a college education was never discussed. However, finding employment after...