HERE & BEYOND

At the University of Louisville, we do more than learn. We create. We ignite. We push. We make impacts that make a difference. Here, we unleash students’ potential to fuel their success while elevating society through our research and innovation. We build connections with our city that lead to transformation across the globe. And we do it all together. Because once a Cardinal, forever a Cardinal. Forever committed to helping a better world take flight.

Taking eating disorders personally

Cheri Levinson is on a mission to reach and heal people suffering from eating disorders. Through UofL’s Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory, she is putting research and grant funding into projects to help prevent and treat eating disorders with an innovative, personalized approach.

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REDEFINING STUDENT SUCCESS

Empowering others to excel

Read how mentoring helped Daydrianna Jeffries pursue a path of service.

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Accessing education to jumpstart his future

Read how Santiago Murillo is setting up his future without financial stress.

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Helping others smile

Read how Ariel Hernandez discovered he could impact lives.

Finding purpose beyond the court

Read how internships led Sasha Gorchanyuk to her future career.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION POWERHOUSE

Making connections to strengthen economies

Read how Will Metcalf turns ideas into action.

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Pushing public health forward

Read how Monica Wendel reframes the public health conversation.

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Optimizing academic opportunities

Read how Tomas Llano-Rios is poised to seek a job in industry.

Changing how the world works

Read how Brad Shuck helps people live better lives through their work.

PREMIER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Filling a technology gap

Read how Chad Ellis is sharing STEM lessons with local students.

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Leaning into Louisville

Read how two local icons helped TaShara Brown make an impact in her hometown.

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Keeping racing's families healthy

Read how Dedra Hayden helps the horse-racing industry thrive.

CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

Read about Cameron Galloway’s goal to motivate youth.

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See our impact

Our Cardinals will stop at nothing to follow their passion. Watch them in action.

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