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UofL student, Army veteran hopes to work as an environmental engineer

June 11, 2025

Benjamin Sparks, a U.S. Army veteran and UofL student, has his sights set on tackling the water crisis in the western United States caused by climate change and unsustainable water management practices.

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UofL chemistry initiative sparks curiosity in high school students

June 9, 2025

Do you remember the exact moment you knew what you wanted to study in college? Was it a career day? Was it a book you read? Or maybe it was a high school experience that ignited a spark?

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5 songs for 5 Cardinals moving Kentucky forward

May 22, 2025

In nature, many bird species fly hundreds or thousands of miles away once they leave the nest. But not the cardinal bird. The cardinal stays closer to home.