Jan 6 Local News Public Forum to Advise National Health Care Policy The public is invited to offer opinions on national health care policy at a forum tomorrow morning in Louisville. David McArthur with the University of Louisville and UofL Health Care – co-sponsors of the event – says the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama is seeking input. “This is something the Obama transition team has […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 6 Local News Public Forum to Advise National Health Care Policy Stephanie Crosby
Jan 6 Local News Cards Begin Big East Play Tomorrow Against USF Big East play begins tomorrow for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team. The 9-3 Cards face a 5-8 University of South Florida team in Tampa. Coach Rick Pitino says it’s been harder to prepare the team for conference play than it has been in past years. “If we were playing Memphis, we knew there […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 6 Local News Cards Begin Big East Play Tomorrow Against USF Stephanie Crosby
Dec 10 Local News U of L Committees Considering Extended Smoking Ban The University of Louisville may follow the University of Kentucky in broadening a ban on outdoor smoking. By Gabe Bullard Dec 10 Local News U of L Committees Considering Extended Smoking Ban Gabe Bullard
Dec 6 Local News Employers Still Recruiting at U of L, Despite Downturn College students who are about to graduate may be concerned about finding a job in this economic recession. But University of Louisville career services director Leslye Erickson says the downturn does not seem to have hit campus recruiting—yet. By Kristin Espeland Dec 6 Local News Employers Still Recruiting at U of L, Despite Downturn Kristin Espeland
Dec 5 Arts and Culture Ethicist Wins Grawemeyer Award in Religion Today, the University of Louisville and the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary are announcing the winner of the 2009 Grawemeyer Award for religion. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Donald Shriver Jr., an ethicist and former president of Union Seminary in New York City, earned the Grawemeyer for his book “Honest Patriots.” In it, Shriver says that the […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 5 Arts and Culture Ethicist Wins Grawemeyer Award in Religion Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 4 Arts and Culture Award Goes to Researchers of Open Enrollment Today, the University of Louisville is announcing the winner of the 2009 Grawemeyer Award for education. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Paul Attewell and David Lavin — both sociology professors at the City University of New York’s Graduate Center — receive the Grawemeyer Award for their work featured in the book “Passing the Torch.” It documents disadvantaged […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 4 Arts and Culture Award Goes to Researchers of Open Enrollment Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 3 Arts and Culture Princeton Psychologist Wins Grawemeyer Award Today, the University of Louisville is announcing the winner of the 2009 Grawemeyer Award for psychology. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Cognitive psychologist Anne Treisman receives the Grawemeyer Award for her work that explains how the brain takes bits of information — or features of objects like color and shape — to identify complete images. Treisman […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 3 Arts and Culture Princeton Psychologist Wins Grawemeyer Award Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 2 Arts and Culture Author on Corruption Wins Grawemeyer Award Today, the University of Louisville announced the winner of the 2009 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Michael Johnston receives the Grawemeyer Award for his 2005 book “Syndromes of Corruption.” The book looks at four different forms of corruption correspond to a country’s political and economic makeup. Johnston says he […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 2 Arts and Culture Author on Corruption Wins Grawemeyer Award Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 26 Local News U Of L Committees Continue Work The University of Louisville continues to conduct reviews in the wake of former Education Dean Robert Felner’s indictment. By Gabe Bullard Nov 26 Local News U Of L Committees Continue Work Gabe Bullard
Nov 18 Local News U Of L Cancer Center Gets $20 Million Grant The University of Louisville has received the largest single grant in school history. School administrators hope the funds will protect U of L from the faltering economy. By Gabe Bullard Nov 18 Local News U Of L Cancer Center Gets $20 Million Grant Gabe Bullard
Nov 17 Local News Funding Approved For U of L's Freedom Park Funding has been announced for some enhancements at the University of Louisville’s Freedom Park between Second and Third Streets. State officials announced Monday that U of L will get $1.6 million in federal transportation funds for the project. The U of L Foundation will provide more than $400,000 in matching funds. Freedom Park is a triangle […] By Rick Howlett Nov 17 Local News Funding Approved For U of L's Freedom Park Rick Howlett
Nov 10 Arts and Culture U of L's Ali Institute Holds Peace and Justice Week This week the University of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Institute holds its third annual Peace and Justice Week. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Events include speakers and discussions about increasing awareness about peace and justice in the community and inspiring action to address underlying causes of violence. During the week, the institute also will launch a […] By Elizabeth Kramer Nov 10 Arts and Culture U of L's Ali Institute Holds Peace and Justice Week Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 7 Local News Voters Young and Old Anxious About Future The race may be over, but democrats and republicans alike are still reeling from what many have called a historic election. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland spoke to some of Louisville’s youngest and oldest voters to find out how they’re feeling about what lies ahead. By Kristin Espeland Nov 7 Local News Voters Young and Old Anxious About Future Kristin Espeland
Oct 31 Arts and Culture Conference Focuses on Prominent African Philosopher A conference at the University of Louisville this weekend focuses on one of Africa’s principal philosophers. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Kwasi Wiredu is a 67-year old philosopher from Ghana who is speaking at the conference along with other philosophers. They will talk about Wiredu’s ideas, which developed from his experiences as an African. U […] By Elizabeth Kramer Oct 31 Arts and Culture Conference Focuses on Prominent African Philosopher Elizabeth Kramer
Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Louisville’s new downtown arena won’t open for another two years, but officials say marketing efforts for the facility are well underway. Arena Authority Executive Director Harold Workman says a sales team has gone to work to bring events to the arena at Second and Main Streets. “They are actively pursuing four or five leads right […] By Rick Howlett Oct 27 Local News Arena Sales Team Soliciting Business Rick Howlett