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Advance Your Career in Education: UofL Launches Online Master’s in K-12 School Counseling

By Heather Henley | July 9, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville has launched a new fully online Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services with a concentration in K-12 School Counseling—designed for working professionals, career changers and Kentucky educators ready to take the next step in their careers.

Offered through UofL’s College of Education and Human Development, the program prepares students to become certified K-12 school counselors in Kentucky. It also fulfills the academic requirements for Rank I certification, making it an ideal pathway for Rank II certified teachers who want to transition from the classroom into school counseling or administration roles.

This flexible online master’s program allows you to balance coursework with your current job or personal responsibilities. Whether you’re a licensed teacher seeking career advancement or a professional exploring a new field in education, UofL’s program equips you to support students’ academic, emotional and social development—while building a meaningful career in K-12 education.

Graduates of the program are prepared for certification as school counselors in Kentucky and gain the skills to make an immediate impact in school communities across the state.

Now enrolling for upcoming terms.

Learn more and apply at louisville.edu/online/programs/masters/online-master-of-education-in-counseling-and-personnel-services

Transform Healthcare with UofL’s Online MS in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

By Heather Henley | July 8, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Are you future ready?

The University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (MS AIM) prepares professionals to lead in one of healthcare’s fastest growing sectors. This fully online program was recently featured in Business Insider as a national leader in graduate AI education and is designed to equip you with the skills to make a measurable impact in diagnostics, data science and healthcare innovation.

Why choose UofL?

Among the schools featured in Business Insider’s roundup of AI graduate degrees, the University of Louisville stands out as one of the most affordable options. You’ll learn from regionally and nationally recognized faculty in a program that prioritizes both academic excellence and real-world application. The curriculum covers key areas in:

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Medical imaging

Biostatistics

This graduate program is delivered by faculty from UofL’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering and the Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.

Why now?

The MS AIM program was built for working professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. With 100% online coursework, a 30-credit hour structure and no GRE required, you can earn your degree on your schedule without putting your career on hold.

UofL offers rolling admissions, but if you’re planning to start this fall, apply by Aug. 1 to begin the Fall 2025 term.

Ready to lead the future of healthcare with AI?

Take the next step toward a career in medical AI, health analytics or digital diagnostics with a world-class online degree from Kentucky’s flagship public research university.

Start your application today.

Prioritize You: Celebrating International Self-Care Day as an Online College Student

By Laura Dorman | June 16, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

July 24 marks International Self-Care Day, a reminder for all of us—especially online college students—to slow down, check in and invest in our well-being. When classes, work and life blend together on a screen, it’s easy to push YOU to the bottom of your to-do list.

Self-care is whole being care, essential to your academic and personal success.

Why Self-Care Matters for Online Students

Your typical days may be filled with lectures, assignments, discussion boards along with a job and personal responsibilities. The flexibility of online learning is a huge advantage, but it also requires strong self-discipline and boundaries. Without those boundaries, burnout can sneak in, silently. That’s where a solid self-care routine comes in.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. It fuels your focus, lowers your stress and improves your ability to retain information and deadlines and enjoy their college experience.

How to Discover Self-Care That Works for You

Self-care looks different for everyone. The key is to find activities that help you recharge mentally, physically and emotionally. Here are a few ways to explore what self-care practices may suit you:

Identify what energizes or calms you. Are you more relaxed after a walk, journaling or chatting with a friend? Pay attention to what helps you feel grounded and reset.
Try something new each week. Not sure what works? Explore meditation apps or videos, stretch or dance breaks, digital detoxes, or creative hobbies like painting or baking.
Schedule it like a class. Block off time on your calendar for self-care—even 10 minutes a day makes a difference.
Discover free resources. Check out wellness-focused podcasts and YouTube channels for ideas on workouts, mindfulness exercises and creative tutorials to help you unwind.
Don’t overlook the basics. Good sleep, hydration and regular breaks are simple yet powerful self-care tools.

Your Self-Care = Your Success

Building a self-care routine that works for you is an investment in your long-term success. When you take care of yourself, you’re better equipped to manage stress, stay focused and fully engage in your studies.

So, remember to mark July 24 as a day for you, when you take a moment to pause and ask yourself: What do I need right now? Then give yourself permission to act on it and honor that need. And while you’re at it, mark some time on the days leading up to and following July 24. Why not? You deserve it.

For more resources, visit our UofL Online student resources page.

Why the Name Change? How UofL’s MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering Reflects the Future of the Field

By Heather Henley | May 8, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville’s newly renamed Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE) program isn’t just a title refresh—it’s a reflection of the evolving challenges and opportunities in modern engineering careers.

Historically known as the MS in Industrial Engineering, this 100% online degree has been updated to better represent the systems-oriented, data-driven skillset required in today’s industries. The inclusion of “Systems” highlights the program’s emphasis on optimization, human factors, and engineering analytics.

Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, or tech, systems thinking is central to reducing waste, improving outcomes and making better decisions with limited resources.

Key features of UofL’s MSISE program:

100% online—designed for working professionals

No GRE required for admission

STEM-designated program

Focus areas include operations research, ergonomics, data analytics, and systems design

Earning your degree online from UofL means joining a nationally respected program with the flexibility to advance your career on your schedule.

Ready to take the next step?

Visit https://louisville.edu/online/programs/masters/online-master-of-science-in-industrial-and-systems-engineering to learn more.

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