08/19/2026
“Everybody, every professor I had, they all challenged me emotionally, mentally,” he states. “It's just been an incredible journey at UofL. It's like no other.”
Stories like Jamoa's is why we do what we do.
Shout out to the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and the UofL Theatre Arts department for being a big part of his UofL journey as well!
What does it mean to pursue justice? For Criminal Justice major Jamoa Wooten, it starts with truth.
Inspired by the legacy of his great-grandfather, Lacy Mitchell—who lost his life after courageously telling the truth—Jamoa returned to college with a purpose: earn his degree in Criminal Justice and prepare for law school, where he hopes to become a voice for others.
At UofL, he found something just as important: a community of faculty, mentors and classmates who challenged him, supported him and helped him see what was possible.
“It’s just been an incredible journey at UofL. It’s like no other.”
For future Cardinals, Jamoa has a message: take a chance on yourself. ❤️🖤
🔗 Read his story at the link: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/its-never-too-late-how-one-criminal-justice-alumnus-found-purpose-community-and-path-law-uofl
