UofL faculty explores hip-hop culture in counseling and education
A passion for hip-hop studies and culture drives Ahmad Washington鈥檚 research and practice聽in counselor education, recognizing hip-hop for its therapeutic value. As an associate...
UofL grad who helped desegregate campus housing went on to become one of the first African American social workers in Kentucky
The University of Louisville was desegregated in 1950-51, however civil rights unrest and activism continued well throughout the 1960s.
In late April 1969, in fact,...
UofL researchers used trained immunity to reduce tumor activity in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of just 10% for patients diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC),...
UofL researcher explores what happens in our brains when we die
Neurosurgeon Ajmal Zemmar and colleagues have recorded the activity of a dying human brain for the first time and discovered rhythmic brain wave patterns...
UofL Trager Institute receives $4.51 million in grants to expand services, grow behavioral health workforce
The Trager Institute at the University of Louisville today announced three grants totaling $4.51 million to grow the workforce of behavioral health professionals and...
UofL provides an update to its 2019-22 Strategic Plan
The University of Louisville鈥檚 2019-2022 Strategic Plan defines success in many ways. First unveiled to the university community in September 2019, the plan outlines...
UofL study shows heart transplant access, outcomes for Black patients improved significantly since 1987
To聽better understand the status of access to heart transplants for adult Black and white patients and those of other races, researchers at UofL analyzed...
UofL professor shares endangered language books worldwide
There are some 7,000 languages around the world that are indigenous to their communities. Most of these languages and their thousands of local variations...
Craddock named interim vice president for community engagement
Douglas Craddock Jr. has been named interim vice president for community engagement by the University of Louisville. Craddock currently serves as chief of staff...
UofL鈥檚 J鈥橝ime Jennings, Leondra Gully recognized as YMCA Black Achievers
Department of Health Management and Systems Sciences associate professor J鈥橝ime C. Jennings, along with UofL鈥檚 Cultural Center director for Black & Multiracial Initiatives, Leondra...