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Generous gift will boost anatomy education

Dr. Charles R. "Bob" Kaelin says that higher education wasn't a given when he was growing up in southwest Jefferson County.

The graduate of Valley High School ended up earning three degrees from UofL, going on to a practice as a successful orthopedic surgeon who gives back to the profession through teaching, research and service.

Now he's giving back to UofL. His $500,000 gift to the School of Medicine to create the anatomy laboratory of the future is, in part, inspired by Professor Richard Rink's belief in his abilities — a belief he says was instrumental in his success in medical school.

Please watch clips from this exciting announcement.

Duration: 4:39

UofL Dental School reaches out through Smile Kentucky

Aleighia Barker, a fourth year Dental student, wants to be a pediatric dentist. She says Smile Kentucky is one of her most rewarding days of the year.

The Smile Kentucky program offers every dental service necessary for kids who don't get routine access to dental care.

It also brings together students from the School of Dentistry, community dentists and hygienists and corporate partners.

Duration: 2:00

UofL Now: Signature Partnership Initiative

The Signature Partnership Initiative is an effort to enhance the lives of residents in West Louisville. Working closely with community residents, the Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, the Urban League, faith based organizations, and many others, the university has launched several new programs designed to eliminate or reduce disparities that West Louisville residents experience in education, health, economic and social conditions.

Duration: 1:08

UofL Now: Huge investment will allow HSC to take off

A $2.5 Billion investment will turn 30 downtown blocks into a hub for medical research. That's the topic in this segment of UofL Now.

Duration: 1:01

2007 State of the University Address

President Ramsey's 2007 State of the University Address

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UofL Now: Shelby Campus growth key to UofL mission

The Center for Predictive Medicine is under construction and university officials are working hard to find the right fits for UofL's Shelby Campus. UofL President, Dr. Jim Ramsey, talks about the campus in this segment of UofL Now.

Duration: 1:37

UofL Now: Attracting the best students

The University of Louisville strives to be the best on the football field. UofL is also achieving success in the classroom, loading up a stellar freshman class. President James Ramsey talks about getting the most talented students around in this segment of "UofL Now."

Duration: 1:18

Speed School researchers team with TARC

The American Public Transportation Association says there were more than five billion trips taken on public buses in 2006. Many of those trips were made by people in wheelchairs. The University of Louisville is researching how safe these bus rides are for people with disabilities and how manufacturers can make the wheelchairs safer for those who need them.

Dr. Gina Bertocci, the Endowed Chair of Biomechanics, leads the research.

UofL's Brad Knoop has the story.

Duration: 2:02

UofL researchers take on Zero-Gs for NASA

Astronauts endure rigorous training before they climb in a space shuttle for a mission. But NASA wants to be prepared in case something does go wrong in space. The space agency has enlisted University of Louisville researchers to find ways to treat heart attacks in a weightless environment.

UofL's Brad Knoop has the story.

Some video in this story is courtesy of NASA

Duration: 2:11