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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!

Breaking News: University of Louisville’s School of Public Health and Information Sciences Ranked Among “Best Online Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report

By Conner Mackowiak | April 9, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

We are thrilled to announce that the University of Louisville’s (UofL) School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) has been named one of the “Best Online Graduate Schools” ranked by U.S. News & World Report!

This ranking reflects the quality of education that UofL is committed to providing for all students, including those in the classroom on the Louisville campus or studying 100% online from around the world.

SPHIS offers several online graduate programs including:

MS in Biostatistics: Designed for working professionals with a bachelor’s degree looking to start or advance their career in biostatistics, statistics or data science.

MS in Epidemiology: Designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for an epidemiology career, and/or for those seeking the start of a PhD in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in Epidemiology.

MS in Health Administration: Designed for aspiring healthcare executives or leaders with 5+ years of experience looking to broaden their core healthcare management competencies, or those pursuing career advancement in population health management.

MS in Physiology: Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals looking to bolster their medical-science knowledge and expertise for career advancement in healthcare or medical research.

Additional online Graduate Certificates are offered in fields like Healthcare Financial Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Quality and Project Management, and Population Health Management.

Across all colleges and academic units, UofL offers 70+ online undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs that can help you take your education and career to the next level, some also recognized as best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

You can learn more about our top-ranked public health programs here. Here’s to another year of delivering top-quality education to our students in Louisville and around the world!

UofL Health Employees Receive Undergraduate Tuition Remission at UofL

By Conner Mackowiak | January 24, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Did you know that UofL Health employees receive tuition remission for undergraduate programs at the University of Louisville as an employee benefit? This exciting opportunity allows UofL Health employees to benefit from free tuition for UofL undergraduate programs for themselves and their domestic partners, spouses and dependent children! *

This benefit extends to our online undergraduate programs, like our online BS in Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS OLL) program. This online program is ideal for adult learners with some college but no degree who want to complete their bachelor’s. This program features 9 exciting tracks, like the track in Healthcare Leadership, specially designed to help healthcare professionals take the next steps in their education and career.

Watch this video to hear from the BS OLL program director, Dr. Randy Whetstone!

UofL Health employees, don’t wait any longer to complete your education, and take advantage of this exciting benefit. You can learn more about our BS OLL program below, and you can learn more about this benefit by talking to your HR representative!

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*Some conditions may apply. UofL Health employees should talk to their HR representative for more information.

U.S News & World Report Recognizes University of Louisville with “Best Online Programs” Award

By Conner Mackowiak | January 21, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Once again, the University of Louisville (UofL) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Online Programs in the nation! Our 2025 rankings solidify UofL’s continuing legacy of offering quality educational opportunities through online programs across various disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Among several UofL online programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report are our Bachelor of Science in Psychology (ranked in the top 19% in the nation), Undergraduate Business Programs (ranked in the top 10%), and our MBA program (ranked in the top 21% nationwide).

UofL’s online programs are designed to offer flexibility and accessibility while maintaining academic rigor. With dedicated faculty and a range of student support services, UofL continues to empower learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals. UofL has over 70 fully online programs across the graduate and undergraduate levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate programs. Whatever family, professional, personal or other obligations you may be juggling, our online programs are designed to help you succeed.

Kelvin Thompson, EdD, Vice Provost for Online Strategy and Teaching Innovation at UofL’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, 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 education is a vital component of our mission at the University of Louisville. 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.”

Don’t wait any longer. Learn more about our award-winning programs and see why so many of our successful online learners have embraced the UofL advantage. Your future starts today!

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