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S U M M E R U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 S U M M E R U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 Contents Summer 2015 Vol. 34, No. 2 • Summer 2015 Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Simpson Managing Editor Mark Holdener Deputy Managing Editor Erica Walsh Contributors Melissa Bagley, Amy Blevins- Morgan, Izzy Cable, Janet Cappiello, Deborah Dietzler, John Drees, Brett Eakin, Anne Eldridge, Brian Faust, Denise Fitzpatrick, Tom Fougerrousse, Mark Hebert, Julie Heflin, Cindy Hess, Mark Holdener, Judy Hughes, John Karman, Matt Lambert, Gary Mans, Crysta McGee, Sean Moth, Jeff Rushton, Jill Scoggins, Mallory Smith, Julianne Waldron, Brandy Warren, Lindsay Wehr UofL Magazine Published by University of Louisville Office of Communications and Marketing Editorial Offi ces UofL Magazine 2323 S. Brook St., Suite 124 Louisville, KY 40292 502-852-6430 or editor@louisville.edu or louisville.edu Address Changes and Alumni Updates aluminfo@louisville.edu 502-852-4577 or Fax: 800-344-8635 Advertising Information Jason Sucher 502-852-5313 or jsucher@nelligansports.com Standard mail postage paid at Lebanon Junction, KY. Copyright © 2015 University of Louisville. The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons because of race, age, religion, sex, handicap, color or national origin. This publication was prepared by the University of Louisville and printed partially with state funds. KRS 57.375 Printed in the U.S.A. on recycled paper. 1 Then 4 From the President 6 Feedback 50 Class Notes 65 In Memoriam 68 Now Features 24 Senator First, Card Forever Alumnus and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has the ear of the White House — and enduring Cardinal pride. 30 Thirsty for Science Prof. Levi Beverly's wildly popular "Beer With A Scientist" series makes complex scientif c topics interesting and accessible. 32 Provost Steps Down During her 13-year tenure, Shirley Willihnganz contributed to remarkable growth, including a 60 percent boost in graduation rates. 34 Creating a Culture of Service UofL's community engagement efforts are creating more opportunities and enhancing the quality of life in Louisville and beyond. Cover Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on the steps of Grawemeyer Hall. Happening Here News & Impact 8 UofL Trover Campus wins a national award, the class of 2015 graduates and UofL pediatric specialists make medical history. Economic Impact 16 UofL's contribution to the state's economic production exceeds $1.8 billion, as campuses continue infrastructure improvements. Athletics 18 UofL football scores big in the NFL draft, swimmer Kelsi Worrell is named the ACC's 2015 Scholar Athlete of the Year and our athletics staff continues a tradition of excellence. Legacy 20 John Schnatter and the Charles Koch Foundation fund a new program in the College of Business, focusing on the ins and outs of free enterprise. Research 22 UofL researchers publish breakthroughs on a variety of topics including asthma, glioblastoma and melanoma, disease genes in horses and psychotropic drugs. 24 32 Across Campus What's new in each 37 of the university's academic units. Alumni Life Alumni Travel 58 Thirty alumni and former student athletes meet every Thursday morning for breakfast to reminisce and catch up on UofL sports. The Thoroughbred, 1962, Archives & Special Collections, University of Louisville. Th Th h b d 19 62 A h i & S Mitch McConnell far right