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University of Louisville Recognized with “Best Online Graduate Schools” Award by U.S. News & World Report for 2026!

By Conner Mackowiak | April 7, 2026 | Comments 0 Comment

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the University of Louisville (UofL) has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for having some of the Best Online Graduate Schools in the nation! The 2026 rankings re-affirm UofL’s graduate schools as being among some of the best in the country! The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) and its online programs ranked highly in categories including:

Health Care Management #39 (tied)
Public Health #55 (tied)

Some of the online SPHIS programs available at UofL include our online MS in Health Administration, MS in Biostatistics, and MS in Epidemiology. These programs are designed to make you more than just a leader in public health, you’ll be an expert.

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, we understand the challenges you face as a learner. That’s why we’re committed to providing flexible, high-quality online education that aligns with your needs. UofL has over 70 online programs across the graduate and undergraduate levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and a wide variety of certificate programs. Whether you’re juggling a career, family or other priorities, UofL’s online programs are designed to help you succeed.

Join the ranks of our successful online learners who have embraced the UofL advantage. Your future starts here! View all our available programs and get started today on advancing your education with an online degree from UofL!

University of Louisville Recognized with “Best Online Programs” Award by U.S. News & World Report for 2026, a Decade of Excellence!

By Conner Mackowiak | January 27, 2026 | Comments 0 Comment

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that, in a span lasting a decade, the University of Louisville (UofL) has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for having some of the Best Online Programs in the nation! The 2026 rankings re-affirm UofL’s fully online programs as some of the nation’s leading educational opportunities across multiple categories, including:

Bachelor’s #141 (Tie)

Veterans-Bachelor’s #83 (Tie)

Undergraduate Business #24 (Tie)

Undergraduate Psychology #7 (Tie)

Grad Business #82 (Tie)

MBA #93 (Tie)

Veterans-MBA #54 (Tie)

Grad Education #145 (Tie)

Veterans-Grad Education #43

Kelvin Thompson, EdD, Vice Provost for Online Strategy and Teaching Innovation at UofL, highlighted the importance of quality online education in advancing lives and careers while offering the flexibility to balance life’s responsibilities. Dr. Thompson stated, “Providing accessible, high-quality online higher education is crucial for American social mobility. At UofL, our students come from all walks of life and in all manner of circumstances (e.g., First Generation, post-traditional, under-resourced, etc.), and recognition from organizations like U.S. News & World Report reaffirms our commitment to excellence in everything we do.”

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, we understand the challenges you face as a learner. That’s why we’re committed to providing flexible, high-quality online education that aligns with your needs. UofL has over 70 online programs across the undergraduate and graduate levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and a wide variety of certificate programs. Whether you’re juggling a career, family care or other priorities, UofL’s online programs are designed to help you succeed.

To further extend our commitment to education, we introduced several new online programs in 2025, including our very first online PhD program, the online PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development with a Specialization in Higher Education Administration!

For those interested in exploring UofL’s online programs, the enrollment team can be reached at 502.852.8565, or visit louisville.edu/online for more information.

Pathways to Leadership: Online BS OLL and Online MBA

By Conner Mackowiak | November 17, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Great leaders are vital to an organization’s success, now more than ever before. Managers, innovators, motivators and force multipliers are needed in almost every industry to drive meaningful change, inspire growth and improve performance. The University of Louisville recognizes this demand and offers online programs like our Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS OLL) as well as our Master of Business Administration (MBA), both curated to help students who are emerging leaders develop the skills they need to succeed.

One such student is Melissa Hill, a BS OLL graduate and a current online MBA candidate. She came to UofL with decades of career experience which earned her Credit for Prior Learning and prepared her for the next step in advancing her education. Melissa knew that she was capable of more and went on to pursue her MBA online with UofL. Melissa is on track to graduate in Spring 2026.

Watch Melissa’s story below:

There’s more: BS OLL and MBA program directors, Dr. Randy Whetstone Jr. and Dr. Zac Goldman discuss how these programs benefit adult learners like Melissa Hill. Watch below:

Whether you’re just getting started with your journey in leadership or you’re a seasoned professional ready to take things to the next level, UofL has the programs to help you move along the way. Click here and jumpstart your adventure today!

Melissa Hill Online Student Highlight (BS in OLL and MBA)

By Conner Mackowiak | November 5, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Online BS in OLL Graduate, Current Online MBA Candidate

Hope is a powerful thing. It stems from a belief in the possibility of something better, of a future that can be achieved with some hard work and a little luck. Hope requires nurturing, with love and attention given in the appropriate amounts.

Hope is the exact characteristic that Melissa Hill demonstrates in her daily life. Melissa is a graduate of UofL’s online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS in OLL) and is a current candidate in UofL’s 100% online MBA program. Melissa originally started her undergraduate journey at UofL in ‘91, though she wasn’t sure that college was the right fit for her at the time. She entered the workforce and spent the next few decades raising her family and building her career. After some input from mentors and conversation with her family, she made the decision to complete her undergraduate degree online with UofL’s BS in OLL program, with a track focus on Healthcare Leadership. She didn’t stop there however; after completing her undergraduate degree, Melissa made the bold move to start up with UofL’s online MBA program, something she described initially as being out of her comfort zone.

Melissa is a natural leader, and her story demonstrates that it’s never too late to take a leap of faith in life. Melissa had a hope for a better future when she resumed her undergraduate journey; she is now on track to graduate with a UofL MBA in May 2026. Watch her story below:

Do you have hope for your future? Consider what that might look like with UofL’s Organizational Leadership & Learning bachelor’s and the MBA+ program, both 100% online, on your time!

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