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Curious about the dangers of government overreach and the defense of individual freedom? 📚 Don’t miss our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ episode, featuring Friedrich Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, led by Dr. Abby Hall Blanco. youtu.be/yx9zlpFq2zw?fe…

FRESHMAN (now rising sophomore!) SPOTLIGHT 🤩 Leo is from Jefferson County where he attended DuPont Manual High School. At UofL he is studying international relations and economics. Welcome, Leo! #UofLYes #UofL2028 #LeadershipScholarshipService

Why should you read The Last of the Mohicans? Join us for the latest installment of WHY YOU SHOULD READ, where Jerry Salyer dives into this cornerstone of American literature by James Fenimore Cooper. WATCH: youtu.be/RHwTRson5xA?fe…

Congratulations to McConnell Scholar alumna Jamie Rodgers '10 for receiving the 20 Under 40 award from @NASCA, the National Association of State Chief Administrators! Way to go, Jamie! 👏

Today’s freshman (now rising sophomore!) spotlight is Grace Fields! 💡Grace is from Frankfort, Ky. and attended The Frankfort Christian Academy. At #UofL, she studies economics and political science with a minor in Spanish. #UofL2028 #UofLYes #LeadershipScholarshipService

On April 27, the McConnell Center proudly celebrated U.S. Army Colonels Michael J. Miller & Thomas A. Carver, our 2024-25 U.S. Army War College Fellows, for their remarkable service, leadership and mentorship at the University of Louisville. Read more: louisville.edu/mcconnellcente…

In this episode of WHY YOU SHOULD READ, Gracy Olmstead makes the case for Wendell Berry's Hannah Coulter, a powerful novel that speaks to loss, rootedness and hope. Watch via our YouTube channel or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! youtu.be/s5Sz7Ph0pBg?fe…

In her latest blog post, Ozy Anyanwu '28 reflects on the importance of riding the waves of life while maintaining a sense of gratitude. Read more: themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com/2025/04/season…

Happy Statehood Day, Kentucky! On this day in 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. At the McConnell Center, we're dedicated to ensuring that Kentucky continues to shape the future—one leader at a time! #KYHistory #KentuckyStatehoodDay

Join us for a deep dive into Henry Adams's novel, Democracy, on our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ episode, led by Dr. Natalie Taylor. Available now on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! youtu.be/uf1zkqXlQbk?fe…

Caroline Bergin '28 reflects on the influence Henry David Thoreau's Walden has had on her life recently: themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-life…

Why should you read Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms? Dr. Benedict Whalen unpacks Hemingway’s spare style, tragic romance and powerful themes of war and loss in our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ episode. Watch or listen now and rediscover this classic: youtu.be/j7nmSpnjIDc?fe…

It's an exciting summer for our McConnell Scholars! Read more about the internship opportunities McConnell Scholars are participating in this summer: louisville.edu/mcconnellcente…

Dive into the world of T.H. White's The Once and Future King with our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ episode! Join Dr. Jeffrey Tyler Syck as he explores the timeless tale of King Arthur, filled with magic, chivalry and profound lessons. youtu.be/WsAa_KHpkDw?si…

Shoutout to one of our amazing McConnell Scholars completing an internship this summer! Here's Grace Fields '28, who is interning in the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, Russell Coleman! Keep up the great work, Grace! 🌟

Why should you read George Orwell? Find out in our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ episode, delivered by Dr. Laura Beers! From 1984 to Animal Farm and beyond, Dr. Beers breaks down Orwell's political thought and relevance today. youtu.be/TLMvICxXRMQ?si…

Harper Hall '28 gives insight into why you should read Suzanne Collins's Sunrise on the Reaping. Read More: themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com/2025/04/why-yo…

In our latest WHY YOU SHOULD READ, Jerry Salyer makes the case for reading Plutarch. Discover why generations have turned to him for lessons on character, leadership and the human condition. Watch now: youtu.be/HEEwx33UKOg?fe…

Clara Heberling '28 reflects on how the people we interact with impact our lives beyond the surface level: "...I am a mosaic of every person who I have ever met―and they have a piece of me inside themselves as well." Read more: themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com/2025/04/on-aur…

Since April 2024, McConnell Scholar Dyllan Tipton has been serving as a Staff Assistant in a contracted role with the Louisville Metro Council, working for District 13 Councilman Dan Seum, Jr. We're proud of Dyllan's commitment to public service and local government! 👏