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April 17, 2026News

University of Louisville Foundation Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer Keith Sherman to Retire After Decade of Leadership

Louisville, KY (APRIL 15, 2026) – The University of Louisville Foundation today announced Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Keith Sherman will retire effective July 31, 2026, concluding a decade of leadership, which is marked by significant growth and long-term financial strength for the Foundation. During his 10-year tenure, Sherman oversaw and transformed the Foundation’s...

From left to right: Mike Davis, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, Marcia Roth, Dean Melanie B. Jacobs, President Gerry Bradley and Jarrod Carnahan

March 26, 2026News

UofL Brandeis School of Law establishes new Mary Byron Center and Endowed Chair in Intimate Partner Violence

A local tragedy is still inspiring a legacy of hope for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault as the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law establishes the Mary Byron Center and Endowed Chair in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The effort stems from the nationally renowned nonprofit Mary Byron Project. “This initiative establishes...

President Gerry Bradley delivered the State of the University address at Comstock Hall in the School of Music on Feb. 12.

February 13, 2026News

UofL looks to the future in State of University address

Momentum is on the rise at the University of Louisville. Energy, optimism and a clear strategic direction are shaping the institution’s next chapter, powered by a new strategic plan designed to ignite UofL’s potential and shape tomorrow. That sense of momentum took center stage Feb. 12 when President Gerry Bradley delivered the State of the University...

January 28, 2026News

Trustees approve strategic plan, reaffirm commitment to shared decision-making

Following nearly a year of development, the University of Louisville’s 2026-2030 strategic plan was formally approved by the university’s Board of Trustees at its Jan. 22 regular meeting. The plan, Igniting Potential, Shaping Tomorrow, outlines the goals, along with the strategies to achieve those goals, for UofL to be a great place to learn, discover, connect...

Volunteers assemble and decorate snack kits at the Red Barn for Metro United Way’s nonprofit partners during Cards Come Together.

January 12, 2026News

UofL retains status as Carnegie Community Engagement university

The University of Louisville has once again been recognized as a Carnegie Community Engagement university. This distinction recognizes institutions that collaborate with community partners to share knowledge and resources for the public good. UofL, initially designated as a community engagement university in 2008, was among 277 schools reclassified by the Carnegie Foundation and the American...

UofL leaders joined representatives from Texas Roadhouse and Buffalo Construction to open the newly renovated Texas Roadhouse Student Center in the College of Business

January 8, 2026News

UofL renovates Texas Roadhouse Student Center in College of Business

The University of Louisville celebrated the newly renovated Texas Roadhouse Student Center, located inside the College of Business, with a ribbon-cutting to recognize the generous support of Texas Roadhouse and the renovation work completed in partnership with Buffalo Construction. The ceremony brought together students, faculty, staff and community members to mark the continued collaboration between...

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