A priceless collection of stories

Summertime … and the living is easy. And with these digital versions of UofL Magazine stories, so is staying informed and entertained with the latest Cardinal happenings around campus and beyond. From Dungeons & Dragons to social workers and alt-weeklies, explore the feature stories from the spring/summer 2026 issue.

Inside this issue …

• A TTRPG-loving, outside-the-game-box educator schools us on how playtime isn’t just for recess anymore. Learn how in Rolling the dice on innovative teaching from Audrie Lamb.
• Social workers don’t do one thing. They do everything. And they do so with a delicate balance of competence and compassion. Read how in The head and the heart from Holly Hinson ’98.
• Alumni and friends provide an oral history on how Louisville’s LEO Weekly alt-newspaper made its way home to the university’s archives in Eccentric observers from Michael Jester ’19.
• A primary goal for many college students getting their education is to secure a career. Find out how Cardinal alumni are helping make that a reality in Under their wing from Caitlin Brooks ’15, ’18.
• A cultural hub grows in Louisville. It sounds a bit like a classic book title, but it’s real and it’s happening right here in Butchertown. Explore how in Drawing on creativity from Tony Piedmonte ’21.

Have a story to share with the UofL Magazine team? Drop us a line at editor@louisville.edu or submit here.

As of 2024, UofL Magazine has moved to two issues per year – one edition for spring/summer and another for fall/winter.