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      See the future of design: UofL student showcase, supported by Canon

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      UofL breaks ground on $280-million facility for health education and collaboration

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      Yum! Scholars aim for leadership, resilience and community impact

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      UofL breaks ground on $280-million facility for health education and collaboration

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      UofL champions supportive learning and working environment

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      U.S. News ranks UofL audiology, multiple others among top graduate programs

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      Sen. Tom Cotton visits the McConnell Center.
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      Sen. Tom Cotton visits UofL’s McConnell Center

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      Business & Economy

      UofL breaks ground on $280-million facility for health education and collaboration

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      Campus & Community

      U.S. News ranks UofL audiology, multiple others among top graduate programs

      Grawemeyer Awards medals
      Arts & Humanities

      2026 Grawemeyer Award honorees bring bold ideas to Louisville

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      UofL breaks ground on $280-million facility for health education and collaboration

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      UofL study shows living near trees benefits the immune system

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      Construction begins for Chestnut Street transformation at UofL Health Sciences Center

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      UofL study shows living near trees benefits the immune system

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      Construction begins for Chestnut Street transformation at UofL Health Sciences Center

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      UofL scientist helps decode six ape genomes

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      Executive director hired for new UofL Academic Simulation Center

    Volunteers to pick up scrap metal from riverbank

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    March 17, 2010
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    LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Metals such as aluminum, copper and chromium can lead to deadly diseases when ingested over time. All too often, traces of them creep into our drinking water.

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