Check out Good River Review for book reviews, stories, essays, and literary works Good reads over at Good River Review! The Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University showcases book reviews, stories, essays, and other literary works as well as program news in their online literary journal Good River Review. We are so proud and honored to be a part of a diverse and welcoming writing community. The School of Writing is working on some fun and exciting things, below are a few of the most notable posts! Marjetta Geerling is the Fall 2022 Distinguished MFA Alumni Lecturer ..read more

Quick-And-Easy Bites in Downtown Louisville Stop Door Dashing! And dash to some of our best independent and small eateries near campus.  Whether you are local or a newbie to the area, we’ve got you covered on quick-and-easy bites in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.  1. Ollie’s Trolley Location: 978 South Third Street (3rd & Kentucky) Our second favorite “Ollie,” next to our mascot Ollie the Eagle, is Ollie’s Trolley. Ask any native Louisvillian and he or she will tell you their fond memories of good ole Ollie’s Trolley! “It’s a fun nostalgic place that takes you back to y ..read more

The inductees bring decades of service and education to the university. The Spalding University Board of Trustees appointed four new members to the governing body. Brenda J. Gonzales, Sister of Charity of Nazareth; Bridget Papalia, J.D.; Marsha C. Weinstein and Thomas Williams Jr., Ph.D. The four bring a variety of experience and expertise, including campus ministry, legal counsel, activism for women’s issues and early education. Brenda J. Gonzales, Sister of Charity of Nazareth, was formerly campus minister for Spalding University in 1991, and recently was Director of Doors to Hope, a no ..read more

A New Scholarship for Pell Eligible Students The affordability of college is an important conversation right now. Students and their families may be experiencing increased economic pressures, including rising costs of many essentials in life. At the core of Spalding’s mission is the charge to address the needs of the times, as well as create learning platforms that are more inclusive and equitable. To help reduce the expense of college, for families that need it, Spalding is introducing its Pell Promise Scholarship. The Pell Promise Scholarship is a commitment from Spalding University to cov ..read more

It is a great honor to be the Dean of Students at Spalding University. While my entire professional career has been in education, ten of those years have been in higher education, in strategic areas of student success. My experience has shaped my philosophy for student success: student centered + student focused = purpose driven From my perspective, the role of Dean of Students is someone who observes campus, supports personnel and implements theory and practice. Translation = I am here to serve students. Compassion is what is at the center of Spalding University. To lead here, at Spalding ..read more

The JCTC transfer discount creates a clear path for transfer students to earn a bachelor’s degree There are many reasons why a student may choose to begin their college career at a community college. So when they are ready to complete a bachelor’s degree, Spalding University wants them to have no doubts about the individualized support system they will have in our community and the financial savings they will access. As part of the partnership, This tuition discount saves over $12,000 per year for full-time students. Spalding has designed these tuition rates to be among the lowest in the are ..read more

The college is recognized for excelling in the areas of student engagement, teaching, community, and successful outcomes. Spalding University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. Spalding University has been named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction, Kentucky College of Distinction, and Catholic College of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction advocates for schools whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of well-rounded, individualized ..read more

How to be a better ally year-round, not just in June We observe two important moments in American history each June: Pride Month and Juneteenth. These events mark two turning points in the civil rights movement and social change, and they shine a spotlight on the struggles and subsequent triumphs of two marginalized groups in our country. It’s taken the bravery and support of a lot of people to get this far. In the years that followed these events, we’ve witnessed activism and progress with efforts such as the Black Panther’s Free People’s Clinics in the ’70s and the early advocacy work of the ..read more

$25 or less budget-friendly items “Hello, MTV! Welcome to my Spalding crib.”  Move-in day is almost here! First-year Spalding University students, like many other college bound adults, arrive on campus and will be living away from their homestead for the first time.  Resident Life’s packing list is a great resource for what to bring for campus, but check out our companion list of the top dorm items for $25 or less. This list won’t break the bank, but will have a huge value on your first year experience.  We’ve sectioned the items into categories related to bathing, rooming nec ..read more

Grant awarded to increase the number of doctoral health service psychology students serving in Kentucky As Kentucky faces a need for more well-trained psychologists, Spalding University has created new opportunities for students to enter the field of health service psychology with an emphasis on providing services to communities most in need. To support this work, Spalding University has been awarded a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program. Their award of nearly $1 million over three years will support the new Integra ..read more