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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients in Kentucky and beyond. UofL’s Center for Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy (CCII), established in 2020, has been at the forefront of exciting developments in immunotherapy, using...Read More

A new program designed to develop leadership skills and acquaint University of Louisville students with opportunities in franchising has announced its first scholar cohort. The Yum! Scholars Program, launched this fall through the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in the UofL College of Business, has welcomed 10 students to its first cohort. Yum! Scholars, who may...Read More

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao made a special visit to his alma mater, University of Louisville, on August 12 to celebrate the expansion of the Senator Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine L. Chao Archives. UofL leaders, members of the Board of Trustees and other special guests and dignitaries, including Kentucky Circuit Court...Read More

The University of Louisville continues its legacy of supporting globally minded leaders, with a new wave of students earning prestigious national and international scholarships in 2025. Building on a strong tradition of academic excellence and global connectedness, UofL students are set to make their mark this year across various disciplines and continents. The Fulbright Program,...Read More