By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biology Matt Kolmann’s recent collaborative research on ancient fish reveals an aspect of evolution in which existing jaw structures were repurposed as fish evolved to find new ways to capture and eat prey.
Pipeline, a powerful and timely drama by acclaimed playwright Dominique Morisseau, comes to the University of Louisville for a limited run this month.
Set against the backdrop of America’s education and criminal justice systems, Pipeline follows Nya, a dedicated public school teacher and single mother, and Omari, her son. When a heated incident threatens to derail Omari’s future, Nya must confront painful questions about race, class, power, and what it truly means to protect the people we love.
When Criminal Justice Major Sofia Carden arrived on campus, she wasn’t entirely sure what direction her college journey would take.
Now, as an Air Force ROTC Student Ambassador, she’s found purpose, leadership, and a future in the skies.
“I think it’s a really special position to be in,” Carden said of her ambassador role. “For someone who doesn’t come from a military background, ROTC can seem intimidating. But I want to show students what it’s really like—the teamwork, the growth, and the community. ROTC has shaped me as a person and as a leader.”
This winter, University of Louisville students took their research to one of the biggest stages in astronomy: the American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Phoenix.
The conference brings together thousands of astronomers from around the world to share discoveries, hear from leading experts and connect with organizations like NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
We're proud to honor our Dean's Scholars for fall 2025 — students who achieved the pinnacle of academic success! These exceptional Cardinals earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 graded credits, demonstrating unwavering dedication and mastery across all their coursework.
Dean's Scholar status represents the highest level of academic achievement at the University of Louisville. Congratulations to these outstanding students who exemplify academic excellence at its finest!
We're thrilled to celebrate our Dean's List honorees for fall 2025! These dedicated students demonstrated exceptional academic performance by earning a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 graded credits — all while maintaining high academic standards with no grades below C-minus.
Their commitment to excellence, rigorous coursework and outstanding achievement exemplifies the Cardinal spirit. Congratulations to all our Dean's List students on this well-deserved recognition!
By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences
Sarah Arnette’s childhood curiosity about animals never faded—it evolved into a career in research that fuels bioengineered innovations inspired by how fish function in their environments and beyond.
MA students in the Hite Institute of Art + Design’s Critical & Curatorial Studies program don’t just study exhibitions—they create them.
Kathryn Brooks, a student in the MA Program in Critical & Curatorial Studies at the Hite Institute of Art + Design, curated After Precarity as part of the program’s culminating MA Thesis Project, gaining hands-on experience organizing a professional exhibition at a major contemporary art venue. The show details are as follows: