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U of L to replace RAVE alert system with SafeZone app

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco The University of Louisville will replace its campus safety app Card Armor and long-held RAVE alert system on Sept. 1, 2026. The new system, an app called SafeZone, builds off of the timely emergency notifications and location-based safety services of the two previous systems. ULPD Chief of Police Bryan Luckett announced the change in

GALLERY: Louisville women’s soccer faces Nebraska in season opener

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco Louisville women's soccer was defeated at home by the Nebraska Cornhuskers Wednesday night in the team's season opener. Senior midfielder Liza Suydam scored the Cardinals' only goal of the night, bringing the game to its final score of 3-1 in the final minutes. Check out photos from Wednesday night's season opener taken by Editor-in-Chief

Former UNC gaurd Seth Trimble becomes newest addition to men’s basketball roster

The Louisville Cardinal

A longtime UNC Tarheel is bringing his talents to the U of L for his fifth year of eligibility, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. In a recent Instagram post, guard Seth Trimble shared a heartfelt message about his time at North Carolina. "I've been considering returning to college the whole summer now, and Carolina was always in

Staff members in multiple departments let go over budget restraints

The Louisville Cardinal

By Roxy Osborne Eighty-five staff positions at the University of Louisville have been eliminated since January 2026. The reduction in staff comes after a series of budget difficulties expressed by U of L officials. Of the affected academic units, Arts and Sciences lost nine staff members, Kent School of Social Work lost six and the College

USA Cares opens call center for veteran support

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco USA Cares, a local nonprofit providing nationwide financial support to veterans and their families, opened a new call center Wednesday, July 1 in Jeffersontown. The call center will add 10 total caseworker positions, with practicum opportunities available to students in the U of L Kent School of Social Work. The nonprofit and its current

GoodShipp Alpaca Co. provides hands-on farm experiences

The Louisville Cardinal

By Beth Przybylski Curious alpacas stretch their necks toward visitors at GoodShipp Alpaca Co. in Brooks, Kentucky. Guests laugh as they feed the animals and learn about sustainable farming. Owner Jamie Shipp opened her farm to the public in 2023. What began as a hobby grew into a popular community destination where visitors

English professor bans Generative AI

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco Ian Stansel teaches Creative Writing classes from the 200 to 600-level, all without a trace of AI. He teaches screenwriting, fiction and also general creative writing classes. But whether his class compels students to produce love poems or write for the screen, they can expect at least one firm note

Board of Trustees passes 2026-27 budget, tuition sees small increase

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco The U of L Board of Trustees has adopted the 2026-2027 budget. The university-record $1.96 billion budget saw the smallest percentage tuition increase since the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This school year, undergraduate resident students will see a 1.67 percent increase in tuition from $6,695 to $6,807 per semester. Nonresident undergraduates will

EDITORIAL: Community laments the loss of sports media legend Kenny Klein

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco Longtime U of L Sports Information Director Kenny Klein passed away Thursday evening at the age of 66. Klein's career in sports media lasted over four decades, with 39 of those years being spent at the University of Louisville after brief two-year stints at Murray State University and Morehead State University. Following his June

Conwell drafted in second round to Thunder, rights traded to Heat

The Louisville Cardinal

By Vinny Porco Louisville basketball standout Ryan Conwell was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night with the 37th pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Soon after, his draft rights were traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for the 41st pick and cash considerations. Conwell's collegiate basketball journey took place at

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