William G. Bowen, co-winner of the 2001 Grawemeyer Award in Education, died last week. He was 83. Bowen and Derek Bok were recognized for their book, The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions, which outlined their research study on the academic, employment and life histories of more […]
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Pasi Sahlberg, who earned the 2013 Grawemeyer Award in Education for outlining in the book âFinnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?â his country’s approach to educational reform, has been awarded the LEGO prize 2016. From PasiSahlberg.com: Former schoolteacher Pasi Sahlberg is the winner of the LEGOÂź Prize 2016. Finnish Sahlberg […]
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Irving Gottesman, winner of the 2013 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology, died on June 29. He was 85. His Grawemeyer Award-winning idea, the endophenotype concept in schizophrenia, changed assumptions about the origins of psychological disease. Gottesman is widely acclaimed for his contributions to the mental health field, which included research that uncovered a genetic link to […]
 Less than one year after bestowing one of its highest honors on Muhammad Ali, the University of Louisville is remembering him today for his support and love of his hometown university. âIt was an honor to share the stage with Muhammad at our Grawemeyer Spirit Award event,â UofL President James Ramsey said. âHe was […]
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âIt validates these ideas and says that they really matter,â said Susan R. Holman of winning the 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. âIt is an incredible honor. It is an immense responsibilityâa sense of how can I pay back with my life for this recognition?â Holman and her fellow 2016 Grawemeyer Award recipientsâHans Abrahamsen, Gary […]
University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development to present Presidential Session at the 2016 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting  Four recipients of the University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education will participate in an April 11 panel discussion at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The panelists […]
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Recipients of the 2016 Grawemeyer Award will discuss their winning works at the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in April. UofL presents the annual prizes for outstanding works in music composition, ideas improving world order, psychology and education and gives a religion prize jointly with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This yearâs awards […]
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Susan R. Holman wins Grawemeyer Award in Religion Religion and public health: author explores an interdisciplinary approach to global well-being Both faith-based and human rights organizations work to address global health issues, but divergent ideological approaches can create discord and ultimately undermine the efforts of both groups. This idea, examined in the book, âBeholden: Religion, […]
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Alexander, Entwisle and Olson win Grawemeyer Award in Education Education canât trump impoverished beginnings, say winners Those born into poverty are unlikely to escape itâeven if they have access to better opportunities through education. Thatâs a key conclusion drawn by the three scholars who have been named winners of the 2016 University of Louisville Grawemeyer […]
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Steven Maier wins Grawemeyer Award in Psychology Strength through adversity: Scientist connects resilience, control A scientist who discovered a brain mechanism that not only produces resilience to trauma but also aids in coping with future adversity has won the 2016 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Psychology. Steven Maier, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience […]
William G. Bowen, 2001 Grawemeyer Award in Education co-recipient, passes away
/in News/by Kim ButterweckWilliam G. Bowen, co-winner of the 2001 Grawemeyer Award in Education, died last week. He was 83. Bowen and Derek Bok were recognized for their book, The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions, which outlined their research study on the academic, employment and life histories of more […]
2013 Grawemeyer Award in Education winner receives the LEGO prize 2016
/in Award Categories, News/by Kim ButterweckPasi Sahlberg, who earned the 2013 Grawemeyer Award in Education for outlining in the book âFinnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?â his country’s approach to educational reform, has been awarded the LEGO prize 2016. From PasiSahlberg.com: Former schoolteacher Pasi Sahlberg is the winner of the LEGOÂź Prize 2016. Finnish Sahlberg […]
Irving Gottesman, 2013 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology recipient, passes away
/in Award Categories, News, Psychology/by Kim ButterweckIrving Gottesman, winner of the 2013 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology, died on June 29. He was 85. His Grawemeyer Award-winning idea, the endophenotype concept in schizophrenia, changed assumptions about the origins of psychological disease. Gottesman is widely acclaimed for his contributions to the mental health field, which included research that uncovered a genetic link to […]
UofL mourns loss of friend and supporter Muhammad Ali
/in News, Spirit/by Kim Butterweck Less than one year after bestowing one of its highest honors on Muhammad Ali, the University of Louisville is remembering him today for his support and love of his hometown university. âIt was an honor to share the stage with Muhammad at our Grawemeyer Spirit Award event,â UofL President James Ramsey said. âHe was […]
2016 recipients discuss their Grawemeyer Award-winning works
/in Award Categories, Music Composition, News, Psychology, Religion, World Order/by Kim ButterweckâIt validates these ideas and says that they really matter,â said Susan R. Holman of winning the 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. âIt is an incredible honor. It is an immense responsibilityâa sense of how can I pay back with my life for this recognition?â Holman and her fellow 2016 Grawemeyer Award recipientsâHans Abrahamsen, Gary […]
Grawemeyer Award in Education winners to discuss reform at international gathering of educational researchers
/in Award Categories, News/by Kim ButterweckUniversity of Louisville College of Education and Human Development to present Presidential Session at the 2016 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting  Four recipients of the University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education will participate in an April 11 panel discussion at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The panelists […]
Grawemeyer Award winners to give public talks
/in Award Categories, Education Event, Event, Music Composition, Music Event, News, Psychology, Psychology Event, Religion, Religion Event, World Order, World Order Event/by Kim ButterweckRecipients of the 2016 Grawemeyer Award will discuss their winning works at the University of Louisville and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in April. UofL presents the annual prizes for outstanding works in music composition, ideas improving world order, psychology and education and gives a religion prize jointly with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This yearâs awards […]
Holman wins religion award for “Beholden: Religion, Global Health and Human Rights”
/in Award Categories, News, Religion/by Kim ButterweckSusan R. Holman wins Grawemeyer Award in Religion Religion and public health: author explores an interdisciplinary approach to global well-being Both faith-based and human rights organizations work to address global health issues, but divergent ideological approaches can create discord and ultimately undermine the efforts of both groups. This idea, examined in the book, âBeholden: Religion, […]
Alexander, Entwisle and Olson win education award for “The Long Shadow”
/in Award Categories, News/by Kim ButterweckAlexander, Entwisle and Olson win Grawemeyer Award in Education Education canât trump impoverished beginnings, say winners Those born into poverty are unlikely to escape itâeven if they have access to better opportunities through education. Thatâs a key conclusion drawn by the three scholars who have been named winners of the 2016 University of Louisville Grawemeyer […]
Maier wins psychology award for connecting behavioral control, resilience
/in Award Categories, News, Psychology/by Kim ButterweckSteven Maier wins Grawemeyer Award in Psychology Strength through adversity: Scientist connects resilience, control A scientist who discovered a brain mechanism that not only produces resilience to trauma but also aids in coping with future adversity has won the 2016 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Psychology. Steven Maier, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience […]