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W I N T E R / S P R I N G U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 R / S P R I N G U O F L M A G A Z I N E | 3 Contents Winter/Spring 2016 Vol. 35, No. 1 • Winter/Spring 2016 Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Simpson Managing Editor Mark Holdener Deputy Managing Editor Erica Walsh Contributors Izzy Cable, Matt Cable, Janet Cappiello, Carolyn Dowd, John Drees, Brett Eakin, Anne Eldridge, Brian Faust, Tom Fougerrousse, Joshua Hawkins, Mark Hebert, Julie Heflin, Cindy Hess, Judy Hughes, John Karman, Niki King, Matt Lambert, Gary Mans, Crysta McGee, Sean Moth, Laura Nunnelley, Jordan Ringham, Jeff Rushton, Jill Scoggins, Lauren Simpson, 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 Anne Edwards 502-852-1349 or aedwards@ louisvillesportsproperties.com Standard mail postage paid at Lebanon Junction, KY. Copyright © 2016 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 54 Class Notes 70 In Memoriam 72 Now Features 24 A handwritten "Happy Birthday" UofL library director discovers the only known manuscript of the world's most popular song. 28 Lessons on teaching Extensive UofL study offers teachers effective strategies for improving student achievement. 31 Leading the way to healthier kids Meet four families that have benef tted from UofL faculty doctors' pioneering treatments. Cover A Victorian-inspired birthday cake to celebrate the discovery of Mildred Hill's manuscripts. The cake was designed by Adrienne and Company. Happening Here News & Impact 8 The Repertory Company celebrates its 40th year, PNC Fellows engage with preschoolers, and Grawemeyer recipients return to campus. Economic Impact 16 UofL receives economic engagement designation and lands micro/ nanotechnology grant. Research 18 Faculty attracting prestigious grants, making advances in pancreatic cancer treatment, and helping parents with perinatal loss. Legacy 20 College of Business receives $1 million gift. Interdisciplinary 21 Studies Two from UofL honored with Tower Awards recognizing female leaders in their f elds. Athletics 22 Kibichiy leads on the track and six Cardinal athletes are inducted into the Hall of Fame. 28 31 24 Across Campus What's new in each 41 of the university's academic units. Alumni Life James Hansford 62 One of UofL's f rst African- American graduates recalls his time at the university.