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University of Louisville School of Nursing Director of Community and Campus Engagement, Cynethia Bethel-Hines in front of a…

Cynethia Bethel-Hines and Nursing for Everyone

January 22, 2026

Rockstar Cynethia Bethel-Hines leads the charge in community engagement as the Director of Community and Campus Engagement at the University of Louisville School of Nursing.

Collage of updated rooms in the University of Louisville School of Nursing building on HSC. From left to right, the pictures…

More Than a Makeover: UofL Nursing’s Commitment to Comfort, Community and Care

September 29, 2025

The University of Louisville School of Nursing is undergoing a vibrant transformation, one that reflects our commitment to compassion, innovation, and excellence not only in education, but in the environment we create for our students, faculty and

Flora Ponder: Nursing Trailblazer

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we honor Flora Ponder, who in 1954 became the first black student to enroll in the Louisville General Hospital nursing school after the facility had integrated.