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University of Louisville names Alumna of the Year
Penny Heaton, chief executive officer of The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, is the 2018 Alumna of the Year. Heaton will be honored at the annual University of Louisville Alumni Awards ceremony in October.
Fall literary series will feature poets, novelist
The English department’s creative writing program offers the free, public readings and master classes through the Anne and William Axton Reading Series.
Brief psychotherapy benefits women caring for children with severe health issues UofL study: Depression, sleep improve after CBT intervention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Brief cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions,...
Moonshine at the planetarium: Cocktail contest to support October fundraiser
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium at the University of Louisville is holding a moonshine cocktail contest in advance of...
Good sleep wards off cancer UofL psychologist explains how disrupting your biological rhythm can lead to cancer at Beer with a Scientist
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – When did you last travel overseas? Do you remember how long it took for your sleep cycle to return to normal?
That...
Louisville donor provides $500K gift to UofL for type 1 diabetes research William Marvin Petty, M.D., Research Fund will support next step for promising research to improve pancreatic islet cell transplantation success
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – JoAnn Joule’s father, William Marvin Petty, M.D., suffered from diabetes for many years. A 1952 graduate of the University of Louisville...
Forums resume with UofL president’s ‘fireside chat’ Sept. 17
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi will talk about her vision for the university and its relationship with west Louisville as...
Louisville Writing Project to honor Congressman Yarmuth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, will be awarded the 2018 Louisville Writing Project Patronus Award on Sept. 8 to recognize his...
UofL Envirome Institute adds Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil to portfolio; Smith named director
The Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville has absorbed a new center and named a former city official as director.
Theodore “Ted” Smith, Ph.D.,...
Native American talks focus on hip-hop impact, global literature translation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two scholars who research Native American culture, music and literature will share their sounds and insights in free, public talks this...