By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences 

Pianist, trumpet player, and singer Patrick Henry Hughes has traveled the world to share his story, and now his impact continues at The Dot Experience, a first-of-its-kind fully inclusive attraction, where he is a featured cast member. 

Born without eyes and without the ability to straighten his arms and legs, Hughes defied every odd, graduating with a degree in Spanish in 2010 and spending five seasons as a member of the UofL marching band.  

Celebrating our Dean's Scholars for Summer of 2026!

Congratulations to the College of Arts & Sciences students named Dean’s Scholars for summer 2026. These students earned a 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 graded credits — the highest level of academic achievement at the University of Louisville. Their dedication sets the standard for academic excellence.

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Names are listed alphabetically by last name and shown as last name, first name (for example, “Cole, Abby”). Students are listed by their preferred first names.

Celebrating our Dean's List for Summer of 2026!

Congratulations to the College of Arts & Sciences students named to the Dean’s List for summer 2026. These students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 graded credits, with no grades below C-minus. Their hard work and commitment to excellence exemplify the Cardinal spirit.

How to find a name

Names are listed alphabetically by last name and shown as last name, first name (for example, “Smith, Jacob”). Students are listed by their preferred first names.

David Rausch’s path from a University of Louisville political science student to a nationally recognized law enforcement leader has taken him from the U.S. Army and the Knoxville Police Department to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the presidency of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.  

Along the way, the Louisville native has advised policymakers, testified before Congress, and worked to advance approaches to public safety that address challenges including addiction, mental health and community well-being.  

By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences 

Assistant Professor of Biology Rafael Demarco recently received a $1.7 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which will fund his lab for the next five years as he continues to examine the impact of fat metabolism on stem cells. 

“What we have found in fat metabolism is that once you start accumulating fat in the stem cell microenvironment it is detrimental for their maintenance,” he said. 

By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences 

Physics students recently captured images of the Sun with new portable Seestar telescopes, collecting data while getting experience in observational astronomy outside of the classroom. 

Physics Professor Benne Holwerda is teaching PHYS 308 Observational Astronomy for the first time this fall with six of the new telescopes, which are equipped with solar filters and controlled through a smartphone.  

As the St. James Court Art Show celebrates its 70th anniversary, a longstanding partnership with the University of Louisville continues to invest in the artists who will shape the next generation of Louisville’s creative community. 

This year, UofL students Simone Jackson, Eleanor “Anna” Cohen and Eunice Fanai are carrying forward a scholarship tradition rooted in a shared belief: talented young artists deserve the opportunity to pursue their creativity through higher education. 

By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences 

Angela Richardson’s lifelong fascination with maps, people, culture, and places has shaped a wide-ranging career with Louisville Metro Government, most recently leading her to the role of interim director of Brightside, Inc. 

“I've always been very analytical and naturally curious. I'm also a visual learner, so I thought that mapping technology was a good fit for me,” she said.