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Kentucky's closeted past rediscovered through LGBTQ Heritage Project

April 7, 2016

Greg Bourke came out while he was an undergraduate in the College of Arts & Sciences at UofL. But only to himself – it was 1976 and still illegal to be gay.

UofL Magazine

Discovering the Roots of the World's Most Popular Song

April 6, 2016

It’s probably fair to say that everyone, at some point in their life, wonders what it would be like to discover something amazing.

New digital collection showcases civil rights movement in Louisville

April 5, 2016

History buffs, educators, students and social justice advocates now can access a digital collection highlighting Louisville events linked to the civil rights movement. The collection is available at the website,