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The Lost Link: UofL Magazine shares the story of a researcher who uncovered a forgotten piece of history
When UofL professor Meera Alagaraja visited a Los Angeles monastery, a monk introduced her to a puzzle surrounding a poem that eventually unearthed ties...
woman doing yoga
The mystery behind the movements Researcher uncovers lost Louisville connection to yoga, feminism and an Indian monk
University of Louisville researcher Meera Alagaraja believes yoga brings people together. It’s something she first noticed while teaching youth yoga as a doctoral student....
Woman standing with dog
Launching the next generation of cancer-fighting weapons
When options for treating her cancer seemed to be exhausted and doctors said she did not have long to live, Valerie Snapp enrolled in...
One on one
Dynamite guards Dana Evans and Carlik Jones came up big in their final seasons for Cardinals basketball. Both wear No. 1 on their jerseys...
Everybody wins Special Olympics partnerships empower athletes and broaden views for students and employees who work and play alongside them
Special Olympics contests tend to end in big smiles, high-fives and medals. But those competitors aren’t the only ones finishing as winners. The UofL students...
Portrait of Dr. Ralph Fitzpatrick, Sr.
Linking university to community UofL bids fond farewell as trailblazer Ralph Fitzpatrick retires
The title “trailblazer” is reserved for those exceptional leaders who carve out paths for future generations. Ralph Fitzpatrick had already secured his trailblazer status...
LeTicia Marshall in her garden
Homegrown: UofL Magazine highlights local alums who are rooting out food insecurity
Several local alumnae are on a mission to provide fresh food to their communities. Through urban gardens and corner groceries, they are ensuring all...
Mariel Gardner in her garden.
Seeding change Alumnae seek to solve limited food access with gardens, groceries
UofL alumni are growing a movement – or rather several – to address food insecurity in Louisville from the ground up. Whether by planting seeds,...
Setting the words alight Alumna fulfills a burning desire to build a community through writing
There’s something special that happens when you put pen to paper and let your imagination flow. That spellbinding feeling is what Angela Burton ’89 set...
The Optimal Aging Clinic
Empowered to flourish Clinic celebrates a year of improving senior health care and rejuvenating the aging experience
Most people look forward to their golden years as a stress-free time to enjoy life. Too often, however, navigating health care challenges can add...