UofL’s President Ramsey awarded Simmons honor
Students weren’t the only ones who received graduation accolades last weekend. The day after presiding over UofL’s commencement activities, UofL President James Ramsey was awarded an honorary doctorate...
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Over 3,000 students become Cardinal alums
More than 3,000 UofL students became alumni last weekend after finishing up the spring 2016 semester. Here’s an estimate of graduates by each college (numbers are not yet final): 974 College of Arts...
View ArticleUofL graduate: From Bosnian refugee to physician
Meliha Hrustanovic-Kadic developed a passion for medicine while serving as a translator for her aging grandfather during hospital visits. On Saturday, she will graduate from UofL School of Medicine....
View ArticleCommencement: UofL to graduate more than 3,100 students this weekend
The University of Louisville’s spring commencement is Saturday at the downtown KFC Yum! Center. Of the more than 3,100 students on track to graduate this semester, 2,000 plan to take part in...
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Spring graduates savor success
UofL’s May 13 commencement imparted the usual emotions of elation, pride, sense of accomplishment and optimism. Thousands of cap-and-gown-clad graduates converged at the KFC Yum! Center to pose for...
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Lessons in perseverance: UofL grads take unconventional routes to earn degrees
For many students, the journey to graduation day is marked by stops, starts, potholes and U-turns. Such uncharted journeys can reveal a strength of character and focused determination that was...
View ArticleMore than 3,200 Cardinals to graduate May 12
Spring commencement is set for May 12 at the downtown KFC Yum! Center. Of the more than 3,200 students on track to graduate this semester, 2,000 plan to take part in commencement. Due to the large...
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Commencement: A day of beginnings and endings
UofL’s May 12 commencement brought an especially large crowd. Officials estimate there were about 15,000 attendees at the two ceremonies (the first ceremony was at 10 a.m. and the second ceremony at 2...
View ArticleAthletics attaining success beyond the field
The success of University of Louisville’s athletics department largely has been associated with its ability to generate championships and player of the year honors. For years, though, the Cardinals...
View ArticleQ&A: Erin Kurtz ’18, UofL’s first sustainability graduate
Editor’s note: Louisville Alumni digital media intern Michael Jester recently caught up with Erin Kurtz ’18 to talk about her experience in the sustainability major and what hopes she has for the...
View ArticleUofL graduates record 3,200-plus students
Was it a record commencement crowd? Probably. Since there are no tickets or gate counters for the event, held Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, it’s hard to know for sure. However, university officials...
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In its 10th year, UofL’s Black Male Initiative is ready to grow its network
Black History Month graphic The Black Male Initiative formally began at UofL in 2011 as the African American Male Initiative. In its 10 years, the student success program’s objectives haven’t wavered –...
View ArticleUofL graduate finally gets her degree after Covid-19 forced a career reset
Two words that describe 2022 UofL graduate Crystal Simmons-Chukalas are: intentional and ambitious. The New York City native started her bachelor’s degree at Hunter College 34 years ago, working nights...
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