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February 24, 2025News

Carnegie Foundation reaffirms UofL as a research leader

The University of Louisville remains a top research institution in the nation, recognized again by the Carnegie Foundation as a “Research 1” university. The designation highlights its elite status among U.S. universities. Specifically, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education 2025 has named UofL a “Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production” university. UofL is one...

February 12, 2025News

UofL names Broschart vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement

Jon Klein, a 40-year veteran of medical and higher education experience at the University of Louisville, has been named the university’s executive vice president for research and innovation, pending approval of the Board of Trustees. Klein, who has served in the role as an interim since January 2024, will officially take the position on Feb....

February 5, 2025News

Klein named executive vice president for research and innovation

Jon Klein, a 40-year veteran of medical and higher education experience at the University of Louisville, has been named the university’s executive vice president for research and innovation, pending approval of the Board of Trustees. Klein, who has served in the role as an interim since January 2024, will officially take the position on Feb....

January 10, 2025News

UofL secures $24M to develop next generation of clinical researchers

The University of Louisville has secured $24 million to train the next generation of clinical researchers and drive work that can save and improve lives. The funding includes $11.7 million from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, matched dollar-for-dollar by UofL, and marks the single largest investment in clinical research...

December 18, 2024News

UofL receives $6.75M grant from Humana Foundation to maintain and expand impact through Humana Health Equity Research Center

The University of Louisville is proud to continue its partnership with the Humana Foundation through a transformative $6.75 million grant to enhance health equity research. The funding will enhance and expand scholarship and initiatives through the Humana Health Equity Research Center within the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. This significant investment reinforces the university’s...

November 16, 2024News

Robe worn by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis on display at UofL Brandeis School of Law

A judicial robe worn by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis is on permanent display at the only law school in the world that bears his name. The robe was dedicated at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law on Nov. 16 with university officials and Brandeis descendants taking part in the event.