Education & Human Development

Education & Human Development

Jenny Sawyer, 2019 Alumna of the Year

Meet the 2019 Alumni Award winners

Whether it’s breaking the race barrier for future nursing students, helping thousands of students make the decision to attend UofL, or pioneering the first...

Unique program helps UofL’s adult learners earn their degrees

Earning a college degree can be challenging for non-traditional learners who balance a job, family duties and their course work. Joseph Hans, a student in...

UofL grad promotes women’s equity in ROTC Andre Burrell did research at UofL

Captain Andre Burrell teaches and directs the ROTC program at James Madison University. But it was the research he did while getting his masters'...
Tre'Von Watts receiving his UofL diploma

First-generation graduate strives to be role model Tre'Von Watts is new teacher

Tre'Von Watts knew he wanted to be a teacher as a youngster growing up in Louisville. Now, the first-generation college student and graduate of the...
Brittney Ballard graduated in the spring of 2019 after taking advantage of the Fresh Start program.

UofL student gets fresh start, becomes first-generation graduate

Brittney Ballard is a walking example of “if you don’t succeed at first, try, try again.” She started attending classes at the University of Louisville...
Becca Kemp and her two children on campus.

Grad beats cancer, 20-year gap in classes to get degree

Becca Kemp loved college as a 20 year old, but had to drop out with one year remaining after she was diagnosed with both...
Professor Jeff Sun

Jeffrey Sun’s unwavering support for students earns him prestigious Trustees Award

When the Class of 2019 gathers for Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, the University of Louisville Board of Trustees will also formally recognize the winner...
Kent School of Social Work associate professor Jennifer Middleton speaks at a human trafficking awareness announcement with Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear, Free2Hope founder Amy Leenerts and Women of the Well founder Summer Dickerson.

Beyond Derby pageantry, victim advocates plead for trafficking awareness

If you live in Louisville, it’s hard to be unaware of the Kentucky Derby and the visitors it attracts to the city. But not...

Teaching the teachers

Students in the College of Education and Human Development get valu-able, hands-on training in UofL’s five Signature Partnership Initiative (SPI) schools. These students not only...

Student Spotlight: Mr. and Ms. Cardinal Masden Griffiths and Chris Tipton

Seniors Chris Tipton and Masden Griffiths are the 2019 Mr. and Ms. Cardinal. The honor is granted to two students every year for embodying...