President Schatzel visits with students at the UofL School of Nursing.
President Schatzel visits with students at the UofL School of Nursing.
Incoming University of Louisville President Kim Schatzel began her tenure by sharing a video message with students, faculty and staff today, Feb. 1.
 
Named UofL’s 19th president on Nov. 30, 2022, Schatzel comes to Louisville from Towson University.
 
“This university is vital to Louisville, to Kentucky, to our nation and to the world, and its future is bright,” Schatzel says in the video.
 
Her first order of business will be a series of listening tours to learn about the university and its strengths.
 
“Now that I am on campus, I am committed to learning so much more about UofL and its community.
 
“My listening tour starts now.”
 
View photos of President Schatzel’s first few days at UofL. Watch her video greeting below. 
 
 
As mentioned in the video, Dr. Schatzel will hold listening tours for members of the campus community. The schedule and registration forms for February listening sessions are available on the President’s website.