Providing leadership & professional development @UofL to Kentucky's next generation of great leaders.
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• Minor in political science at UofL
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This week in McConnell Center history, we look back to 2017 when we hosted Trivius Caldwell for a seminar with McConnell Scholars. Trivius was a participate in our first Strategic Broadening Seminar and we are always honored to have him back at the Center.
Join us this week for our "America's Autobiography" series as Dr. John Wilsey offers an insightful analysis of W.E.B. Du Bois' "Of Booker T. Washington and Others." Watch the discussion on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform: youtu.be/4NT3HnGzCkc
Congratulations to Clara Heberling '28 and Emma White '29 for advancing to the national moot court competition! Their undefeated performance on day one and first-place ranking going into day two are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Each semester, McConnell Scholars share their perspectives through blog posts exploring topics that are meaningful to them both personally and academically.
Read the full blogs here:
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Next up in our Freshman Spotlight series, we are introducing Ava Russell! 💡
Ava is from McCracken, KY, where she attended Paducah Tilghman High School. At UofL, Ava is a member of Chi Omega Women's Fraternity and the McConnell Center Moot Court team.
Check out McConnell Scholars Keely O'Bryan '28 and Seth Pinson '27 in conversation with Provost Katie Cardarelli about their experiences as students at UofL! #leadership #scholarship #service youtu.be/e5VageYgN2U?si=Lt9d…
We are proud to congratulate Carlin Smock, alumna of our Teacher Scholars Program (2016–2018), on being named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year! Carlin’s dedication to her students and community was also recognized on The Jennifer Hudson Show. youtube.com/watch?v=gZ57Zrnu…
This week in McConnell Center history, our scholars in 2018 enjoyed an alumni picnic hosted at the Bush family home whom are members of our board here in Louisville Kentucky. The scholars and alumni enjoyed an evening of connecting, hearing from Sen. McConnell and some new swag!
Next on our Freshman Spotlight is Evan Parhad! 📸
Evan is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2030 at the UofL. He is from NKY and graduated from St. Henry District High School. At UofL, he studies Biology, focusing on premedical sciences with a minor political science.
This week in McConnell Center history: In October 2021, we released our special edition of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. McConnell Scholars dive into Aurelius’ timeless lessons on leadership and character in Dr. Gregg’s course on political leadership.
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The McConnell Center has a mission of instilling leadership, scholarship and service in McConnell Scholars. We are proud of our students for giving back not only to their home communities through their service initiatives but also the greater Louisville area and beyond!
Freshman Spotlight Time, Miss Elle Jones! 😊
Elle is from Crestwood, KY, where she graduated from South Oldham High School. At UofL, Elle is studying political science with a Spanish minor and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
Discover the enduring relevance of Homer’s Odyssey in the latest in our WHY YOU SHOULD READ series. Dr. Andrew Rabin offers insightful analysis on how this classic continues to shape our understanding of storytelling and memory. Watch the full video here: ow.ly/bfnI50ZNq9q
And next on our Freshman Spotlight! ✍️
Ethan is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2030 at the UofL. A Louisville native and graduate of Atherton High School, Ethan is studying political science with interests in government, urban development, history and zoning policy.
This week in McConnell Center history, the McConnell Scholars were given the opportunity to travel to Williamsburg, VA and then to Washington, D.C. over UofL's fall break. Their venture northeast included stops at Jamestowne, Mount Vernon, the Supreme Court, and Capitol Hill.
In this week's edition of the "America's Autobiography" series, Dr. Jeffrey Tyler Syck delves into President Franklin D. Roosevelt's State of the Union Address (1944). Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform. ow.ly/KLo450ZEOfT
Next in our Freshman Spotlight Series is Ryan Emery! 💡
Ryan a Louisville native and graduate of Louisville Collegiate School. At UofL he is studying political science with a Spanish minor and is a member of UofL Honors Program.
