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U.S. Senator Rand Paul discusses political positions at campus forum
By Tadaaki Bessho U.S. Senator Rand Paul attended a campus forum Thursday at Chao Auditorium co-hosted by the U of L Federalist Society and the McConnell Center. Before taking audience questions, Paul presented a speech that discussed individual liberty, constitutional rights, federal spending and foreign policy.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul discusses political positions at campus forum
7 hours ago An ideology of refusal has not made the international order fairer for Iranians or anyone else. What has the Islamic Republic done for Iranians? Under its rule, citizens have suffered decades of economic decline, sociopolitical repression, and international isolation. Now the country is engaged in …
US Senate candidate Charles Booker gives exclusive interview
By Roxy Osborne United States Senate candidate Charles Booker attended a town hall on campus this Wednesday. The event was hosted in Bigelow Hall by folk singer S.G. Goodman. Booker, the Kentucky’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, will face off against Republican congressman Andy Barr in the upcoming midterm election. The winner will succeed Mitch McConnell’s 40 years in office.
US Senate candidate Charles Booker gives exclusive interview
Roger Marshall 17 hours ago Sen. Roger Marshall sought funding to address a water shortage. The project could benefit his ranch Associated Press - By BRIAN SLODYSKO • 17h WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall wanted to solve a water rights dispute in rural Kansas that pitted farmers against environmentalists and threatened the health of a cherished wildlife refuge. The avid outdoorsman requested a $4.2 million earmark, records show, to help finance improvements …
An overview of the 2026 Kentucky general election
By Ailis Wiggett On Nov. 3, Kentucky residents will have the choice to participate in the midterm elections, where there are more than 3,684 positions up for election statewide. The ballot ranges ranges from city office to federal positions, and most notably includes a new U.S. Senator guaranteed for the first time in 16 years. Elections on the ballot After 40 years of serving Kentucky, Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire in January of next year.
An overview of the 2026 Kentucky general election
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Senator Rand Paul to give speech at Chao Auditorium
By Roxy Osborne Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is set to speak at an event at Chao Auditorium on Oct. 15. The event is co-hosted by the U of L Federalist Society and the McConnell Center to commemorate 250 years of the United States being an independent country. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and is expected to run for an hour. Senator Paul’s speech will focus on connecting the founding of the United States to modern understanding of the rule of law.
Senator Rand Paul to give speech at Chao Auditorium
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President Bradley addresses budget challenges at HSC town hall
By Kara Beth Poe University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley addressed financial challenges, enrollment and employee compensation during a town hall meeting at the U of L Health Sciences Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Bradley began the meeting by discussing enrollment, stating that U of L is expected to set another enrollment record this upcoming year. Despite this, the university did not meet either its enrollment or retention goals for 2026.
President Bradley addresses budget challenges at HSC town hall
Major League Baseball 5 hours ago Former Cardinals, White Sox infielder dies at 84 The Big Lead - J.P. Hoornstra • 5h The Kentucky native converted from pitching as a minor leaguer and played 56 major league games.
Shameka Parrish-Wright attends campus mayoral forum hosted by Cards Vote
By Roxy Osborne On Wednesday, Louisville mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright attended a campus forum at the Alumni Center. Cards Vote, a program in the Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement, hosted the event. Councilwoman Parrish-Wright’s appearance leads up to the 2026 mayoral election on Nov. 3. Incumbent mayor Craig Greenberg was invited by Cards Vote, but did not attend due to scheduling conflicts.
Shameka Parrish-Wright attends campus mayoral forum hosted by Cards Vote
Louisville Sports 5 hours ago Louisville suffers tough recruiting blow as 5-star Moussa Kamissoko picks ACC rival bigredlouie.com - Luke Santangelo • 5h Louisville basketball has been pushing for multiple recruits in the 2027 recruiting class, but the Cardinals just learned one target committed … Sports Now They Forgot About Trey Yahoo! Sports - Patrick Dooley • Now I have a confession to make.
Cards Vote to host mayoral candidate forum Sept. 23
Editor’s Note: This article will be updated with more information. By Roxy Osborne Cards Vote, an Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement program, is hosting a mayoral candidate forum with Shameka Parrish-Wright. The Sept. 23 event will take place at the University Club and Alumni Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The top two mayoral candidates were invited to the event. Parrish-Wright accepted the invitation.
Campus Health Services to host mobile flu clinics
Editor’s Note: This article will be updated with more information. By Roxy Osborne Campus Health Services is hosting multiple mobile flu clinics throughout the fall semester. These clinics will be on the Belknap, Health Sciences and Shelby campuses. The clinic allows for students, faculty, staff and retirees to get flu shots on campus. A University of Louisville ID is required at check-in. Those with health insurance are also required to bring their insurance card.
Campus Health Services to host mobile flu clinics
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Speed Art Museum names Kathleen Jameson as new director
By Ailis Wiggett The Speed Art Museum named Kathleen Jameson as its new director during an event on Wednesday, Sept 9. The announcement comes before the Speed’s centennial anniversary to be celebrated next year. Jameson previously worked as the CEO and president at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina from 2010 to 2017. Afterwards, she worked as executive director of the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2019.
Speed Art Museum names Kathleen Jameson as new director
A 73-year-old man has died weeks after a serious motorcycle crash in Elizabeth, police said.Police say Danny Simmons succumbed to his injuries at the …
Speed Art Museum completes first repatriation of Indigenous artifacts
By Kara Beth Poe Twenty-four Indigenous cultural and sacred artifacts have been returned to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes in Oklahoma, marking the first time the Speed Art Museum has completed a repatriation. Sirene Martin, the Speed Art Museum’s assistant curator, acts as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) coordinator.
Speed Art Museum completes first repatriation of Indigenous artifacts
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U of L students reflect on safety after deadly shooting near campus
By T’Laya Bate On Aug. 23, two 20-year-old mothers were killed in a fatal shooting in front on the Family Scholar House. Both victims, Iyanna Warr and Trinity Durham, were pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. University of Louisville community members received SafeZone alerts on the night of the shooting. Residents who lived near the Family Scholar House were told to shelter in place from 2:14 a.m. to 4:52 a.m. Camryn McNeal, a Ladybird in her junior year, shared her experience with the news.
U of L students reflect on safety after deadly shooting near campus
No. 5 overall recruit King Gibson just cut his list down with Louisville in the mix The 2027 recruiting class is beginning to heat up as the Cardinals just got another update from another 5-star recruit. Earlier this month, …
South wing of Kurz Hall floods, 85 students relocated
By Roxy Osborne The south wing of Kurz Hall, located on 1900 S. Fourth St, flooded Wednesday, Aug. 26. 85 Kurz Hall residents were forced to relocate to different University of Louisville dormitories. All three floors of the south wing were affected. According to University Spokesman John Karman, a domestic water line supply failure occurred during repair work by a private contractor. Students are expected to be displaced from four days up to two weeks.
President and Provost Town Hall addresses employee satisfaction survey and AI
Editor’s Note: This article covers the 2026 Climate Survey. In order to view the survey’s results, a University of Louisville login is required. The link to the survey can be found on the Commission on Climate, Culture and Well-being’s website. By Roxy Osborne University of Louisville president Gerry Bradley responded to concerns reported in the President’s Commission on Climate, Culture and Well-being (CCCW) survey in an Aug. 26 President and Provost Town Hall in Chao Auditorium.
President and Provost Town Hall addresses employee concerns
Nepal Now Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide Al Jazeera • 32m Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety. Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, sending workers scrambling for safety.
Staff members in multiple departments let go over budget restraints
By Roxy Osborne Eighty-five staff positions at the University of Louisville have been eliminated since January 2026. The reduction in staff comes after a series of budget difficulties expressed by U of L officials. Of the affected academic units, Arts and Sciences lost nine staff members, Kent School of Social Work lost six and the College of Education and Human Development lost 43.
Staff members in multiple departments let go over budget restraints
SEC 4 hours ago Louisville's 4-star WR commit Ja'Hyde Brown gets massive jump in latest Rivals rankings bigredlouie.com - Luke Santangelo • 4h Louisville football is in a bit of a skid right now with its 2027 recruiting class, as the Cardinals have lost multiple recruits in the past couple … USL Championship 4 hours ago Riverhounds report: Kevin Kerr, Tuffy Shallenberger are set to enter the club's Hall of Fame post-gazette.com - Keith Barnes • 4h Kevin Kerr cannot imagine his life without...
U of L hosts ancient bloomery smelting workshop
By Claire Schneider Last week, University of Louisville students forged a path to the past in a bloomery smelting workshop. Participants executed ancient blacksmithing techniques guided by Dr. Andrew Welton, a blacksmith specialist based in Mars, Pa. Smelting on campus Held from April 13-15, many arrived at 9 AM as the workshop began for the day. A section of the Red Barn plaza was blocked off by barricades, where the workshop took place.
U of L hosts ancient bloomery smelting workshop
When the 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and ESPN App), we're confident that the first pick will have the …
Faculty spotlight: Eve Polley uplifts Department of Philosophy
By Sydney Ball After 10 years away from academia, a voicemail led Professor Eve Polley to find their niche at the University of Louisville. Polley has been an instructor at U of L since 2016, but was newly appointed to the position of Assistant Professor in the fall of 2025. Polley works in both the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Faculty spotlight: Eve Polley uplifts Department of Philosophy
By Vinny Porco In the 2026 SGA elections, 11 out of the 14 candidates either endorsed or “recommended” by U of L’s chapter of the Young Democratic …
Hite Art Institute hosts student sculpture exhibit
By Roxy Osborne Human-sized bat wings and a tree of hair were only the tip of the iceberg of the creativity on display at the Hite Art Institute’s Sculpture Program Exhibit. University of Louisville undergraduate students in ART 106, 321, 521 and 523 have their art shown at the 2801 Gallery building on 2801 South Floyd St. The exhibit is contained in one room, with over 15 pieces by student artists. Entry was free and not limited to U of L students and faculty.
Theatre Arts to perform “The Laramie Project”
By Claire Schneider The University of Louisville Department of Theatre Arts is opening “The Laramie Project” at the Thrust Theatre this weekend. “The Laramie Project” is named after a town in Wyoming, where gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. The play is a series of actual interviews with residents of Laramie, centering on those affected by the hate crime. Students are performing the transcripts of these interviews and bringing those voices to life.
The future of U of L’s Honors House is unknown, students push for restoration
By Sydney Ball Over the years, buildings at the University of Louisville have come and gone, but the Honors House has stood the test of time. However, some students are concerned that it won’t stand for much longer. Originally a residential building, the Arts Center Association of Louisville acquired the house to host classes for students, veterans and youths in the Louisville community. The Honors Program moved into the house in the early 1990s following a preservation project.
Louder Than Life 2026: My Chemical Romance and others to pump up Louisville
By Isaiah Iles Returning to the Kentucky Exposition Center for a 12th year, Louder Than Life attendees will witness one of the largest collections of rock and metal music in the world. Night One | September 17 To kick it all off, Louder Than Life is going old school. Metal legends Iron Maiden and Pantera will be headlining the biggest stages, performing decades’ worth of mind-melting metal music. Behind them is an array of legacy acts such as Megadeth, Danzig and Alice Cooper.
Bourbon and Beyond 2026 headliners you can’t miss
By Logan Weaver Back for its ninth year, the world’s largest music and bourbon festival, Bourbon and Beyond, is loaded with buzzworthy artists representing an array of genres such as bluegrass, Americana, jamgrass, folk and more. Night One | September 24 Kicking off this revolutionary line-up of artists is one of the world’s largest rock bands: Foo Fighters.
Louder Than Life 2026: My Chemical Romance and others to pump up Louisville
Pink Floyd to release 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena concert on vinyl and CD for very first time in April A Pink Floyd concert from the Los Angeles Sports Centre from 1975, during the band's Wish You Were Here tour, is to be released on vinyl and CD for …
The future of U of L’s Honors House is unknown, students push for restoration
4 hours ago SACRAMENTO — Cori Close’s candid remarks about the growing challenges of coaching in modern college athletics sparked a reaction nationwide among her peers. On Thursday, the UCLA women’s basketball coach was asked about the rapid changes shaping college sports ahead of her Bruins’ Sweet 16 matchup …
Assistant coach Jena Otec is ready to defend U of L volleyball’s reign
By Destiny Cater The whistle cuts through practice at the University of Louisville L&N Credit Union, and a drill stops mid-rep. New assistant coach Jena Otec steps in with a quick correction, not just where to move, but why. High-level liberos don’t just react, she explains. They read the game before it unfolds, studying pass location, tempo and a hitter’s approach to anticipate the next touch. For Otec, defense is trained anticipation.
Assistant coach Jena Otec is ready to defend U of L volleyball’s reign
Half of the Sweet 16 is set. The final eight spots are on the line Monday as the second round of the 2026 women's NCAA tournament wraps up. We're …
Theatre Arts and School of Music perform Into the Woods
By Claire Schneider This weekend, University of Louisville students are going “Into the Woods” at the Playhouse. With performances on March 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 3 p.m., the Opera Theatre, University Symphony Orchestra and Department of Theatre Arts are collaborating to perform Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. The first act of the musical weaves fairytales together: Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and more.
Theatre Arts and School of Music perform Into the Woods
She remains in the hospital. One of the top girls high school basketball players in the state of Indiana was critically injured in a car accident last …
Faculty spotlight: Dana Potter designs success for U of L students
By Arturo Echevers Years of experience led Dana Potter to land at the University of Louisville’s Graphic and Interaction Design program. Potter obtained her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of Northern Iowa and her of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Making things, ideating things, is very natural to me. So, I must do that, I have to do that,” she said. That drive led her to enroll in the Interactive Digital Studies program at UNI.
Faculty spotlight: Dana Potter designs success for U of L students
Ahead of the vote, President Trump criticized the center’s physical condition and previous financial management. The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Monday to shutter the institution for a two-year renovation project after President Trump warned them that the …
U of L alumni host Italian bracelet workshop at Phalcha Coffee
By Roxy Osborne After the dreaded midterm season, spring break provides the much-needed rest that University of Louisville students are looking for. For those who need a caffeine boost, Phalcha Coffee is partnering with jewelry pop-up Pochettely to bring crafts to their morning routine. The Italian charm bracelet pop-up will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 7-9, at Phalcha’s Germantown location. The event celebrates Phalcha’s second anniversary.
U of L alumni host Italian bracelet workshop at Phalcha Coffee
16 hours ago President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly — something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players. Trump …
Honors Student Council hosts Battle of the Bands
By Isaiah Iles The Honors Student Council hosted its annual Battle of the Bands at the Red Barn on Feb. 26. The event builds community within Louisville’s diverse music scene. Once doors opened at 7 p.m., $3 mocktails were offered to support local charities and give audience members something fun to try before the music began. The event started at 8 p.m. when Ceres Black warmed up the crowd with a set of dance music he sampled and produced himself. This got all those in attendance loose and moving.
Honors Student Council hosts Battle of the Bands
10 hours ago On Now Jafar Panahi plans return to Iran after Oscars | AP interview Jafar Panahi still plans to return home after the Oscars on March 15. The Iranian filmmaker heads to the Academy Awards with two nominations for “It Was Just An Accident,” in the international film and screenplay categories. He sat …
GALLERY: Miss Black U of L crowns 2026 winner
By Mel Banta On Feb. 27, the National Society of Black Engineers hosted its annual Miss Black U of L pageant in Strickler Auditorium. Seven women took the stage to participate in the competition, with sophomore Zaria Pinkston ultimately winning the crown. Marisa Nzengu performs a banner dance during the talent portion of the pageant, Feb. 27, 2026.
GALLERY: Miss Black U of L crowns 2026 winner
Kentucky basketball finds itself on a rather unflattering list with Louisville Kentucky basketball’s season has been filled with flashes of brilliance followed by frustrating setbacks. Now the Wildcats have landed on an …
Newly revived Spanish club fires up flamenco on campus
By Arabella Ceralde After years of uncertainty, the Spanish club at the University of Louisville has found its footing under passionate new leadership. Current advisor Thomas Edison revived the club nearly two years ago, thanks to the help of students like Sam Warkentine and Izzy Simms, the respective president and treasurer of the club. Warkentine and Simms agree that promoting the club is a major hurdle. Both set the goal of hosting three to four events per month.
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