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“The Greatest Two Minutes in Astronomy”
Adapting the Kentucky Derby’s nickname is a fitting description for Kentucky’s grandstand location for a world-class event: a prime seat at the finish line for...
Greatest two minutes in astronomy: Space interest hoped to fuel science literacy
Whether it’s a solar eclipse or the controversy over Pluto’s classification as a planet, when the public gets intrigued by astronomical news, scientists relish...
Think nothing of it: How UofL is using mindfulness to lower stress, reduce burnout and improve wellbeing
According to an old Zen proverb, you should meditate for 10 minutes a day. Unless, of course, you’re too busy. Then you should meditate...
Letters between friends: How a shared admiration for font design is helping people read again
While attending a cocktail party a few years ago, Keith Kleespies crossed paths with his old friend Steven Skaggs, a professor and head of...
Love Birds
All great love stories start with a first encounter. Maybe it's love at first sight. Maybe it's not. Maybe it's even flat-out dislike at...
Hidden gems: Law grad turned treasure hunter
Mediator and law professor by day, treasure hunter by night. This briefly describes alumnus Harvey Slentz, 81L, who for the past 15 years has...
He’s the (Heis)man!
Sophomore Lamar Jackson made history on Dec. 10, when he became not only the first Louisville football player to win the Heisman Trophy, but...
Labor of love: Dental grad honors veteran father
Noticing the smallest detail that could be missed by the average viewer is nothing new to dentists — including James Wheeler, 73DMD. He has...
General studies: How UofL is educating our nation’s military
Living away from home for the first time, meeting people from different backgrounds, being exposed to new ideas — in many ways, the college...
Domo Arigato‚ Dr. Roboto
Imagine visiting a hospital where advanced robots are interacting with patients, accessing electronic health records and helping busy nurses perform their daily duties.
This is...