Spalding University

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. 💙🎓

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

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.

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.

Join us for one of Spalding University’s most beloved traditions — Day at the Downs — Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Club SI at Churchill Downs! This special day brings together alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends for an unforgettable afternoon at the track — all in support of Spalding students through the Blue and Gold Fund. Can’t wait until race day? You can start supporting now by participating in the silent auction and purchasing raffle tickets. The raffle drawing will take place at 4 p.m., and the auction closes at 4:30 p.m. on event day.

Learn more: www.spalding.edu/downs
Bid in the auction: https://spaldinguniversity.betterworld.org/auctions/2026-day-at-downs

Today, we celebrated every single one of you. Faculty, staff, family, and friends came together to honor the Class of 2026 for a moment years in the making. Congratulations, Golden Eagles!

Faculty, staff, family, and friends gathered to honor the graduates of our Schools of Liberal Arts, Business, and Criminal Justice. Proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations! 🎓

We are thrilled to welcome Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes as the keynote speaker for Spalding University's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony this weekend! A three-time Olympian and member of the legendary "Magnificent Seven,” Ms. Dawes brings a powerful message of teamwork, resilience, and collective achievement.

We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2026 and everything they have accomplished. Join us in congratulating our graduates in the comments below!

Expanded housing options for Fall 2026 are HERE! Spalding Suites, Spalding 800, and Spalding Oak, home to our new Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), are all available for next year.
LLCs bring together students with similar academic interests or career goals for a more immersive residential and academic experience.
Apply by May 15 for priority placement.

https://spalding.edu/campus-life/residence-life/housing/