By Jessi Watts, Director of Communications and Marketing, UofL Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

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By Julie Wrinn, Chief of Staff, College of Arts & Sciences

Curiosity is more than a personality trait: it’s the starting point of a meaningful arts and sciences education. For psychology major Jacinta Helm (BS May 2026), that curiosity centered on a simple question: Why do people think and behave the way they do? “I just love [studying] human behavior,” Helm said. “There's a reason why we think a certain way, why we do certain things in a certain order.” 

As a May 2026 graduate of the University of Louisville’s College of Arts & Sciences, Tia Alchureiqi exemplifies the power of pursuing curiosity across disciplines. A neuroscience (B.S.) and Spanish (B.A.) major, Brown Fellows Program participant, and this year’s A&S Woodcock Medalist and commencement speaker, Tia built a college experience that connected science, language, service and global engagement. 

By Betty Coffman

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How interdisciplinary UofL research and development is finding a new way to solve an old problem

Creating and applying knowledge that improves lives is part of the University of Louisville’s mission. And solving health problems is one of the most important ways we do this.

But how does an innovative idea become reality?