As a young child, Saadhavi Maskey sat upon his grandfather’s lap in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, listening to stories about his career in medicine. He heard how his grandfather helped heal and teach others and marveled at the mystifying instruments used in his practice. 

The University of Louisville senior recalls the experience with awe and reverence – but after growing up with a grandfather, mother and father who were all very busy physicians in various fields, he also recalls firmly deciding as a child, “I never want to do this with my life.” 

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

Katherine Drechsel has never been afraid of storms. 

In fact, she’s fascinated by them and always takes a closer look. 

This summer, she put her passion for meteorology into action as part of the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), building a mobile weather cart with her own hands. 

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

Philosophy faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered Sept. 17 with retired Professor Tom Maloney to celebrate a major milestone birthday – and his ongoing support of current students – with a tree planting ceremony in the Humanities quad. 

Robert Graham Carter: The Art of Reflection | Cressman Center 

August 1-September 27, 2025

Local artist Robert Graham Carter has gained national attention for his iconic figurative style. Organized in conversation with the artist, Robert Graham Carter: The Art of Reflection presents selected work from his six-decade-long career. Carter’s art invites reflection, invoking feelings and memories in the viewer, and encouraging moments of conversation.

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

When the Hite Institute of Art + Design launches its Interaction Design program in the next two years, it will do so at a pivotal moment—one that aligns perfectly with a bold new opportunity that is now available for undergraduate students to lead real-world innovation: a collaboration with Sandbox.  

The University of Louisville Department of Theatre Arts’ African American Theatre Program is proud to present Blues for an Alabama Sky by acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage, directed by Catron Booker.  

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

A new partnership between the University of Louisville’s American Sign Language Interpreting Studies (ASLIS) program and Vincennes University is creating opportunities for students to complete bachelor’s degrees with the added benefit of paying in-state tuition.