Mar 15 Arts and Culture Ali Center Names Laura Douglas Interim President & CEO “I have an unwavering commitment to the Muhammad Ali Center and its mission,” Douglas said in a press release. By Stephanie Wolf Mar 15 Arts and Culture Ali Center Names Laura Douglas Interim President & CEO Stephanie Wolf
Apr 26 Local News Ali Center Apppoints New CEO The Muhammad Ali Center has announced that Donald Lassere will be its new president and CEO effective May 14. Lassere has most recently served as senior vice president of Scholarship America, an education assistance program based in Minnesota. “Muhammad and I are grateful and excited to welcome Donald as the new CEO of the Muhammad […] By Rick Howlett Apr 26 Local News Ali Center Apppoints New CEO Rick Howlett
Jan 16 Local News Muhammad Ali 70th Birthday Celebration Underway Boxing legend Muhammad Ali turns 70 Tuesday, and a public celebration is underway at the Ali Center in downtown Louisville. “We have a jam-packed weeklong lineup of activities for the community, many of which are free or discounted,” said center spokeswoman Jeanie Kahnke. Several films about the Louisville native’s life and career will be screened […] By Rick Howlett Jan 16 Local News Muhammad Ali 70th Birthday Celebration Underway Rick Howlett
Jan 13 Local News Ali Birthday Celebrations Begin This Weekend More than 300 people, including notables from the fields of entertainment, sports and politics, will take part in a fundraising gala tomorrow night to mark Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday. The guest list for the $1,000 per plate private dinner at the Ali Center includes the boxing legend’s longtime trainer, Angelo Dundee, musician John Mellencamp and […] By Rick Howlett Jan 13 Local News Ali Birthday Celebrations Begin This Weekend Rick Howlett
Feb 18 Local News Roberts Leaving Ali Center The president of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville is stepping down. Greg Roberts took the job in 2008. He plans to leave the center at the end of June to pursue a career in education and public policy. By Gabe Bullard Feb 18 Local News Roberts Leaving Ali Center Gabe Bullard
Feb 4 Local News Ali Center To Host Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit Through February The traveling display was put together by Nicholasville resident Ron Spriggs. The Air Force veteran thought the Air Force Museum's Tuskegee Airmen display did not do the troops justice. He began building a collection of artifacts for his own display, and Margaret Plattner with the Department of Veterans Affairs says most of them have been brought to Louisville. By Gabe Bullard Feb 4 Local News Ali Center To Host Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit Through February Gabe Bullard
Jan 17 Local News Ali Center To Hold Special Monday Celebration Activities include a Kentucky Opera performance and a meet-and-greet with Earl Lloyd, the first African -American to play in the NBA. By Rick Howlett Jan 17 Local News Ali Center To Hold Special Monday Celebration Rick Howlett
Sep 22 Local News Ali Center Launches Peace Garden Initiative The project is aimed at teaching children how learn about diversity by building gardens with plants from different countries By Rick Howlett Sep 22 Local News Ali Center Launches Peace Garden Initiative Rick Howlett
Sep 5 Local News Events To Mark Ali Gold Medal Anniversary Today from noon until 5:00pm, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville will mark the historic anniversary with a series of special events. By Rick Howlett Sep 5 Local News Events To Mark Ali Gold Medal Anniversary Rick Howlett
Apr 8 Local News Student Leadership Program Receives Federal Money by Stephanie Crosby Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville today delivered a check for $95,000 to the Muhammad Ali Center for a student exchange program. Yarmuth secured the funds from the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriations Act. It’s to support the Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students and the leadership programs there. Lyla Wasz-Piper is a […] By Stephanie Crosby Apr 8 Local News Student Leadership Program Receives Federal Money Stephanie Crosby
Jan 17 Local News Ali Center Celebrates The Champ's Birthday The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville is holding a birthday celebration today in honor of Ali’s 68th’s birthday. Spokesperson Jeanie Kahnke says they’re offering free admission and extended hours from ten to five. She says they’re showing a documentary called “Facing Ali” at 2:30. “Facing Ali is about different opponents Muhammad has had in his […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 17 Local News Ali Center Celebrates The Champ's Birthday Stephanie Crosby
Feb 10 Arts and Culture U of L Launches Arts and Culture Initiative The University of Louisville has announced its new Arts and Culture Partnerships Initiative. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The initiative took root two years ago when the university began to develop formal agreements with local arts and cultural groups that could benefit nonprofits while giving students learning opportunities and faculty prospects to advise these groups. […] By Elizabeth Kramer Feb 10 Arts and Culture U of L Launches Arts and Culture Initiative Elizabeth Kramer