No 3-ranked UofL vs. undefeated Rutgers Nov. 9

This Thursday the Cardinals take on Rutgers in the latest match up of Big East unbeatens in the most exciting season in Cardinal football history.

Petrino Previews Thursday's Showdown
Louisville football head coach Bobby Petrino and junior quarterback Brian Brohm met the media recently to preview the upcoming Big East road showdown with unbeaten Rutgers. The Cards and Scarlet Knights will tangle at 7:47 p.m. ET at Rutgers Stadium (televised by ESPN).

Can't be at Rutgers? Attend a game-watch party
Don't miss out! If you can't be there live, attend a game-watch party in your area hosted by UofL's regional alumni clubs.

Trumpet player and dad team up for the Cards

UofL freshman Patrick Henry Hughes was born blind and unable to walk. But that doesn’t stop this talented musician and Spanish major from playing trumpet in the UofL Marching Band. His father, Patrick John Hughes, navigates his son’s wheelchair, keeping up with the band while his son wows the crowd with his sound. Listen to National Public Radio’s interview with the Hughes.

President's State of the University address online

Didn’t make it back for Homecoming? Check out President James Ramsey’s State of the University Address online, available in text or multimedia format.

Business students win $24,000 grand prize

What started as an idea for a dessert wine recently turned into a winning business plan for UofL graduate business students. Team RJS received $24,000 at the Aleris Rolled Products New Venture Competition. Its winning concept was Rhythm, a premium citrus-flavored liqueur with the characteristics of an energy drink. The money will be used to help the students launch the startup company.

White squirrel spotters rewarded

The Cardinal. The Thinker. The Bell Tower. What’s missing from this list of UofL icons? It’s the white squirrel, of course. Playing off their popularity, the Admissions Office recently introduced the “I Spotted the White Squirrel” contest for prospective students. Would-be students who send in a photo of a white squirrel get a “squirrel spotter” T-shirt.

Diabetes lab named for Barnstable Brown Foundation

Derby tradition mingled with biomedical research Nov. 6 as UofL dedicated a new diabetes research lab on its Health Sciences Campus. The Barnstable Brown Research Laboratory, part of UofL’s Institute for Cellular Therapeutics, was named to honor the Barnstable Brown Foundation, which raises funds for diabetes research through its famed Kentucky Derby party.

Kids having trouble getting to sleep?

Summer is long gone and the school year keeps moving along. But are you still having trouble getting the young ones out of bed in the morning? They may be tired. But they also could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Pediatrics professor Valerie Crabtree works with children and their nighttime problems.

Women’s soccer to play in first NCAA tournament

For the first time in the 22-year history of the UofL women's soccer program, the Cardinals will play in the NCAA Tournament, it was announced Monday. UofL, which has established a school record with 13 wins on the season, will face Duke on Friday in Knoxville, 5:30 p.m. ET. The winner will meet the winner of a Friday match between host Tennessee and UAB on Sunday.

University Club promo offers deep discounts

Searching for a gift for a UofL graduate or fan? The University Club is offering a special holiday promotion for new members who sign up between Dec. 1-31. The initiation fee for joining on Dec. 1 is $1 and increases a dollar a day, to $31 on Dec. 31. Or sign up before the club’s annual Thanksgiving Day feast for a $10 initiation fee. To learn about the University Club’s fine dining facilities and monthly fees call Linda Johnson, 502-852-6996.