Since 1993, the series has hosted prominent guests including U.S. presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices & congressional & international leaders.

Britt met with McConnell Center Scholars before the public presentation & praised the scholars for their thoughtful questions.

Sen. Katie Britt spoke about character growth and relationship building during a talk on April 2 at UofL. Britt was the 66th world figure to come to the McConnell Center as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. uofl.me/3vUzlNY

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 🤩 Emily Bevins will graduate this spring with a degree in English literature and minors in classical studies and political science. Emily will be attending Indiana University's McKinney School of Law in the fall. #UofLGrads2024

Congratulations, Emily!

At the recent McConnell Scholar Alumni Reunion, both current and former #McConnellScholars presented the Chris Mattingly Award for Outstanding Community Leadership in Kentucky to Renee Shaw, the Director of Public Affairs and Moderator at KET.

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On Saturday, the McConnell Center, in partnership with #McAlum Christy Trout Van Tatenhove ('97), hosted a #McConnellScholar reunion to celebrate our 33-year legacy. We are thankful for everyone who attended and made the evening memorable!

PHOTOS: bit.ly/4aDwBUg

Last week, the #McConnellCenter was honored to host U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) as the 66th guest of our Distinguished Speaker Series.

WATCH Sen. Britt's remarks here: bit.ly/43Mxqb3 #KatieBritt #USSenate #USCongress #NationalLeaders

PICTURED HERE: McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg signs copies of his latest young adult novel, 'The Stag and the Spear.' All proceeds from the book's sales go directly to the #McConnellCenter 's Civic Education Fund.

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The #McConnellCenter was honored to host U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY, 3rd) as the 65th guest of our Distinguished Speaker Series. Thank you, Morgan McGarvey for sharing your knowledge and experience with #McConnellScholars .

#DistinguishedSpeaker #USHouseOfRepresentatives

#McConnellScholar Jacob Banta, of Pewee Valley, Ky., will graduate this spring with a degree in civil engineering and a minor in political science.

After graduation, Jacob plans on being a campus ministry worker and pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Congratulations, Jacob!

Join the McConnell Center LIVE as we host U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) as part of our Distinguished Speaker Series.

WATCH: bit.ly/3tTOVZ5

ATTN: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the planned livestream for tonight's event is CANCELLED.

The McConnell Center is saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-CT). On Nov. 8, 2004, Sen. Lieberman visited the Center at the invitation of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 🤩 #McConnellScholar Yelena Bagdasaryan, of Lexington, Ky., will graduate this spring from #UofL with degrees in public health and political science. She plans to pursue a Master's in Public Health.

#UofL Grads2024 #FromKYForKY #BestAndBrightest #FutureLeaders

This Tuesday, April 2, the #McConnellCenter is excited to host U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) as the 65th guest of our #DistinguishedSpeakerSeries . Senator Britt will deliver a public lecture at 11 a.m.

WATCH on our YouTube page or at McConnellCenter.org. #KatieBritt

Join us next Monday, April 1, at 6 p.m. for a lecture from author Alexandra Hudson. Her talk will focus on her latest book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.'

LEARN MORE at McConnellCenter.org

Join us today at 12:15 p.m. as Dr. Justin Litke, from the Catholic University of America, delivers a lecture titled 'Tocqueville, Publius, and Henry Clay on Compromise' as part of our year-long study of Alexis de Tocqueville's 'Democracy in America.'

WATCH at our link in bio!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT 🤩 #McConnellScholar Caleb Aridano, of Crestwood, Ky., will graduate from #UofL with degrees in political science and philosophy and a certificate in ethics.

Caleb plans to take a gap year before attending law school. Congratulations, Caleb!
#FutureLeaders

Grateful for the McConnell Center and its lifechanging impact. Looking forward to what the #McConnellCenter will do next!

I am fortunate to have learned of this program when I was in high school. I never dreamed what its full impact on me, professionally and personally, would be. Happy birthday, McConnell Center!

#OTD in 1991, the #McConnellCenter was founded at #UofL . Since then, we've been able to invest in the lives of countless individuals, particularly through the #McConnellScholars Program.

Help us continue to nurture the next generation of leaders. GIVE: bit.ly/46xEFU2