Spalding University

09/28/2026

This month, we celebrated the incredible impact of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) during its first year at Spalding University. Over the past year, TRIO SSS has provided students with personalized academic support, mentoring, financial literacy resources, and guidance to help them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

We are grateful for the dedicated staff, campus partners, and students who have helped make this first year such a success. Together, we are creating opportunities, empowering achievement, and supporting student success every step of the way.

Here's to one year of making a difference and many more to come! 💙🦅

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins, recipient of the 2026 Spalding University Caritas Medal!

From graduate student to faculty member to nationally recognized researcher and leader, Dr. Stevens-Watkins has dedicated her career to serving others, advancing impactful research, and mentoring the next generation of scholars.

A proud Spalding alumna, she credits the University with helping shape the critical thinking, compassion, and resilience that have guided her remarkable journey. Today, her work continues to improve lives throughout our community and beyond.

The Caritas Medal honors individuals who embody Spalding's mission through service, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world. Dr. Stevens-Watkins is truly deserving of this recognition.

Help us celebrate Dr. Stevens-Watkins and her extraordinary impact by sharing your congratulations below! 💙

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09/15/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Allison Fowler, Director of Undergraduate Psychology and Assistant Professor in the School of Professional Psychology, has been named Spalding University’s inaugural Presidential Fellow for AI.

Over the next two years, Dr. Fowler will help students build AI literacy, support faculty in using AI effectively for teaching and learning, and bring our campus community together around a thoughtful, ethical and responsible approach to this rapidly evolving technology.

As a trained educational psychologist, Dr. Fowler brings a deep understanding of how people learn and a commitment to preserving the relationships and human connection at the heart of a Spalding education.

09/03/2026

We are excited to share that Harleigh Beumer has been named the first-ever recipient of the Peterson Innovation Award from Student Ally, and the honor comes with a $10,000 scholarship.

Student Ally, a safety and compliance platform used by colleges nationwide, is now building Harleigh's idea directly into its app. The addition will let students attach a confidential note about a disability or mental health need to their emergency alerts, so campus security has the context to respond appropriately. It's expected to impact tens of thousands of students at launch alone.

Spalding students like Harleigh who lead with compassion and thoughtfulness continue to make the world a better place. Congratulations, Harleigh! We are so proud of you!

08/27/2026

The Sena Jeter Naslund-Karen Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University has selected Rekdal's acclaimed poetry collection, West: A Translation, for this distinguished honor.

Written to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, West: A Translation shines a light on the experiences of the thousands of Chinese laborers who helped build the railroad, while also exploring the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the treatment of immigrants at Angel Island.

"West features documentary, persona, and lyric poems that commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the U.S.'s transcontinental railroad," said Kathleen Driskell, chair of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing. "It also includes poems and essays focusing on the mistreatment of Chinese trying to immigrate through Angel Island to the United States, a timely subject for all Americans."

Join us as we celebrate Rekdal and her remarkable work at a public presentation and award ceremony:

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 17
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, Louisville

Presented by the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing and the Louisville Free Public Library.

08/25/2026

Last weeks move-in brought the energy, the smiles, and the excitement of a brand-new year as we welcomed our first-time students and returning students back to campus. There is nothing like seeing our halls fill up again and feeling the joy of everyone coming together to kick off the semester.

We also loved hosting our welcome dinner, where students got to enjoy new gourmet dining options along with some delicious favorites - including our secret recipe baked goods that definitely stole the show.

To top it all off, a special guest stopped by campus to share a warm greeting with so many members of the Spalding Community.

It was a fun, memorable start to the year, and we can't wait to see all that this semester brings. Let's go, Spalding!

08/10/2026

As we prepare for another exciting academic year, Spalding University was proud to welcome our newest faculty members to campus for New Faculty Orientation.

This special day provided an opportunity for our new colleagues to connect with one another, learn more about our mission and values, and begin building relationships that will enrich the lives of our students and strengthen our campus community. From meaningful discussions about teaching and learning to conversations about service, leadership, and student success, the day was filled with enthusiasm, purpose, and a shared commitment to education.

At Spalding, we believe that education is transformative. Our faculty are at the heart of that transformation, inspiring students to think critically, serve compassionately, and pursue lives of meaning and purpose. Every new faculty member brings unique experiences, expertise, perspectives, and passions that will help shape the future of our university and empower the next generation of leaders, professionals, artists, healthcare providers, educators, and changemakers.

As members of a learning community rooted in the values of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, our newest faculty join a tradition that emphasizes service, compassion, social justice, and academic excellence. Their work will not only expand knowledge in their disciplines but also help students discover their own potential and make a positive impact in their communities and professions.

We are grateful that these talented educators have chosen to make Spalding University their academic home. We look forward to the energy, innovation, mentorship, and scholarship they will bring to our classrooms, laboratories, studios, clinics, and campus spaces.

Please join us in offering a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty. We are excited to begin this journey together and can't wait to see the difference they will make in the lives of our students and throughout the Spalding community.

Welcome to Spalding University. We are so glad you're here. 💙🎓

05/27/2026

TRAVEL ADVISORY: I-65 CENTRAL CORRIDOR WORK

Starting Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31, I-65 will be closed from the Watterson Expressway to the Jefferson Street exit. I-65 reopens with 2 lanes on August 1, and a 2-mile segment (Crittenden Dr. to University Blvd.) reopens July 1.

Please plan ahead, allow extra time, and check updates before traveling—especially if you’re visiting campus for tours, events, or appointments.

Helpful notes:

• The Jefferson Street exit will never close

• Liberty St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd. remain open leaving downtown

• St. Catherine ramp impacts are expected through March 2027

Official project details: www.I65centralcorridor.com

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the heroes who gave their all for our freedom. On this Memorial Day, let us reflect on their sacrifices and express our gratitude.

05/20/2026

BeSU is our new student orientation, where you’re able to register for classes, hear from various departments to learn important information about campus, get answers about financial aid and housing, as well as get the first opportunity to meet your future classmates.