Education & Human Development

Education & Human Development

Margaret Pentecost, recipient of the 2023 George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award.

Margaret Pentecost receives George J. Howe Distinguished Staff Award

For her longtime and tireless commitment to her role on the University of Louisville’s staff and her positive impact on the Cardinal community, Margaret...
From left to right: UofL Structured Literacy Project co-directors Amy Seely Flint, Todd Whitney, Justin Cooper

UofL to train teachers in literacy-boosting program

The University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has received an $80,000 grant to boost reading skills in young children.   The grant...
Army War College Fellows 2023, Col. Karen L. Rutka (left), Col. Kimberly D. Pringle (right)

Two U.S. Army colonels are first women in UofL fellow program

Two colonels in the U.S. Army are the first women to participate in the Army War College Fellows program at the University of Louisville.    Col....
Wil Abshier, left, assistant professor of comprehensive dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, is a recent graduate of UofL’s new Master of Science in Health Professions Education program.

New degree helps educators in health professions bridge gap between the clinic and academia

Employment in the health care industry is booming, with an expected growth of 2.6 million jobs from 2020 to 2030 according to the U.S....
Prathiba Natesan Batley | Nathan Cornetet/Fusion Photography

How a classical Indian dance gives UofL statistician outlet to champion social justice

Left brain or right brain? Most people, whether analytical or creative, focus on one skill. However, Prathiba Natesan Batley challenges this idea by excelling...
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell visited UofL on Jan. 19 to discuss resources he secured to benefit Kentucky in the recent government funding bill.

Sen. Mitch McConnell visits UofL to announce $20 million in federal funding for cybersecurity...

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that $20 million in new federal funding soon will be available for training cybersecurity professionals through programs...

Hope through horses UofL employee's counseling connections help others cope

Motivated by his daughters and propelled by the pandemic, Eric Wright ’94,’01 found a way to help them and others by starting with a...
Matt Crouch

After more than 20 years, this UofL grad made a longtime goal reality

In 2001, Matt Crouch moved from the small town of Springfield, Kentucky, to Louisville to attend the University of Louisville. He settled into Unitas...
Rob Elliott

UofL carpenter sets up the stage that he will walk across

Rob Elliott is a University of Louisville carpenter in Physical Plant.   “I am a carpenter for Belknap and Athletics facilities,” Elliott said. “As a carpenter,...
head shot of Jennifer Morton

Disadvantaged students pay a price to move up, says education prize winner

Disadvantaged college students pay a heavy ethical and emotional price to become upwardly mobile, says a scholar who on Dec. 8 was named winner...