McConnell Center

Thank you to everyone who joined the McConnell Center on Friday, March 20 as we reflected on the past, celebrated the present and looked ahead to the future of civic education. Here’s to the next 35 years (& more) of educating and inspiring civic leaders! uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday…

Good news for prospective applicants — the deadline to apply for the McConnell Center’s Young Leaders Academy has been extended one more day! ⏳ New deadline: TODAY, March 27, at 11:59 p.m. ET Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey! ow.ly/uqW750YzMZz

#TBT This week in McConnell Center history on March 27th, 2004, McConnell Scholars participated in community service. Each year, McConnell Scholars participate in over 1,200 service hours throughout Louisville and the Commonwealth. #Mc35th #LeadershipScholarshipSERVICE

ONE DAY LEFT to apply to the Young Leaders Academy! YLA will “Revisit American Constitutionalism,” and explore the origins of the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and other questions surrounding the U.S. founding. Apply now: louisville.edu/mcconnellcente…

Our next #SeniorSpotlight is Grant Avis! After graduation, Grant will pursue a Master of Education degree from the University of Kentucky. Thank you, Grant, for your contributions to the McConnell Center and the Commonwealth. 👏 #FromKYForKY #Classof2026 #McConnellCenter

#OnThisDay in 1991, the #McConnellCenter was founded at the University of Louisville. Join us on YouTube LIVE this evening at 6:30 p.m. ET as we celebrate 35 years of work in the field of civic education: ow.ly/yC5550Ywkq5

This week in McConnell Center history, on March 25th, 2023 the class of 2026 traveled to Frankfort, KY with Fellow Dr. John Kleber. Each year, freshmen scholars travel to the state capital to explore the Kentucky Historical Society and learn more about our Commonwealth's history.

This Friday, March 20, join us LIVE as we celebrate 35 years of advancing civic education! The evening will feature the debut of America’s Autobiography: Key Documents that Tell Our Story, and a keynote address from former U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson. @McConnellCenter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@McConnellCent…

10 DAYS LEFT! ⏰ Apply to the McConnell Center's Young Leaders Academy by March 26th for an immersive learning experience like no other for Kentucky high school students. APPLY TODAY🔗: louisville.edu/mcconnellcente…

This week in McConnell Center history in 2004 McConnell Scholars traveled to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇲 🏛️ Throughout their four years, McConnell Scholars are afforded many travel opportunities including trips both domestically and internationally. #Mc35th #McConnellCenter #35years

New semester, fresh voices ✍️ The Freshmen blogs are live. They cover everything from pop culture to public service, sports and personal stories. Read what they have to say through the link below! themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com

#TBT 📸 This week in McConnell Center history, on March 2, 2007, President George W. Bush (R-TX) visited the McConnell Center. President Bush is the 37th guest in the McConnell Center's Distinguished Speaker Series, which began in 1993. #Mc35th #GeorgeWBush

Leading up to graduation, the McConnell Center would like to highlight our class of 2026, and thank them for their contributions to the McConnell Center. Our first #SeniorSpotlight is Hannah Cease! This fall, Hannah will attend the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.🤩🦷

Less than ONE MONTH to apply to the McConnell Center's Young Leaders Academy! Join us for a four-day, all-expenses-paid summer residential program at the University of Louisville for KY high school students. Applications are OPEN NOW and close March 26th!🏛️louisville.edu/mcconnellcente…

This week in McConnell Center history, on Feb. 24th, 2011, the McConnell Center welcomed UofL head football coach Charlie Strong as a part of its local leaders series. #Mc35th #McConnellCenter35 #UofLFootball #FromKYForKY

On Saturday, 15 McConnell Scholars participated in the 13th annual raiseRED Dance Marathon! 🎈 Scholars spent 12 hours at the dance marathon and raised over $9,000 to support those battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. Great work scholars! #FromKYForKY #McConnellScholars

Want the opportunity to learn from state, local and national leaders? Applications for the McConnell Center's Young Leader's Academy are OPEN NOW! Check out these photos from YLA 2023📸 APPLY TODAY: ow.ly/7mn050YhFCm

Last week, five McConnell Scholars travelled to Washington, D.C., for ACC Advocacy Days representing UofL SGA. They met with members of Congress to advocate for expanded federal support for scholarships, loans, and research, and connected with UofL and McConnell Center alumni. 🇺🇸

This week in McConnell Center history, the McConnell Center opened its new space in Ekstrom Library at the University of Louisville in a three day event, February 18th-20th, 2006. This space now serves as a hub for learning and community building in the heart of campus. #Mc35th

New semester, new perspectives. 🖋️ The Sophomore blogs have dropped. They are writing about everything from pop culture, leadership, the Olympics, faith and more! Check out what they have to say through the link below: themcconnellcenter.blogspot.com