From the Ville to the Nest: A Parent and Family Podcast

What's it like to lead a university family's trust with the people they love most? UofL President Dr. Gerry Bradley sits down with Host Jessica Combess for an honest conversation about the student journey — from move-in day jitters to graduation.A first-generation student himself and father of five (with multiple Cardinals in the family), Dr. Bradley shares what student success really means beyond grades, why the first six weeks matter most, and how families can stay connected while letting their student grow.Plus: UofL's 400+ student orgs, the RSO Fair (Aug 18–19 at the Red Barn), and the support systems every family should know — from counseling to the Parent and Family Association.Follow Dr. Bradley on Instagram!---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

In this SEASON 2 PREMIERE EPISODE of From the Ville to the Nest, we're sitting down with Melissa Eversole, Associate Director for Undergraduate Admissions at UofL, to talk all things new student orientation. From what to do before you arrive to how to support your student through one of their biggest transitions yet — this conversation is packed with practical tips and reassurance for families at every stage.We're also sharing a heads-up on I-65 construction affecting summer travel to campus and what the orientation office is doing to help families plan ahead.Whether this is your first Cardinal or your fifth, orientation is where it all begins — and we want you to feel ready.💬 Have a question or topic you'd love us to cover next? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM on social media!-----------------------Contact Information🌐 Website: UofL Orientation Website🌐 First Time Freshman Guide: ⁠Both Pre-and Post-Orientation Guidelines📧 Email: [email protected] Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: Parent and Family Association📸 Instagram: @uoflparents📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/parents📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933CLICK HERE to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

Season 2 of From the Ville to the Nest starts next week! 🎙️Join host Jessica Combess for another season of conversations designed to help UofL parents and families stay informed, connected, and in the know. This season includes favorite topics like orientation and move-in, plus conversations about career services, campus support, and even a special episode with UofL President Dr. Gerry Bradley.Whether your student is just starting college or getting ready for graduation, this podcast is your go-to guide for navigating the UofL experience together.Plus, all 28 Season 1 episodes are still available to stream anytime. New episodes drop every other week starting next week. Go Cards!---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!CLICK TO SEE A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

It’s the From the Ville to the Nest Season 1 finale! 🎙️Host Jessica Combess reflects on a year of stories, conversations, and connection — celebrating 30 episodes, 2,000+ listens, and nearly 40 campus and community guests. Hear which episodes families loved most, discover a few hidden gems you might’ve missed, and learn how this podcast grew from a laptop in an office to an award-winning show recognized with the 2025 AHEPPP Creative Communication Award.Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the Cardinal Family. ❤️🎧 For one last time this season — L’s up, Go Cards, and we’ll see you in the spring!💬 Have a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠⁠

When your student calls home sick for the first time, it can be hard not to worry — but UofL Campus Health is here to help. In this episode, host Jessica Combess sits down with Gary Thurman, Nurse Practitioner at UofL Campus Health, to talk about how their team supports students’ physical and mental well-being right here on campus. From routine checkups and women’s health to urgent care and chronic condition management, Campus Health is your student’s doctor away from home.🎙️ Listen to learn:💉 What services Campus Health provides (spoiler: it’s not just a band-aid station!)💳 How the Primary Care Health Fee and insurance work together🧠 How Campus Health partners with Counseling, Campus Rec, and Wellness🏡 How parents can help students advocate for their own healthcareWhether your student lives on campus or commutes from home, this episode will give you peace of mind knowing they’re cared for by compassionate professionals who truly get college life.As always — L’s up, Go Cards! 💬 Have a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Campus Health Services Information🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Campus Health Website📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcampushealth📍 Office Address: 215 Central Ave. Unit, 100 (by the UofL Baseball Field)📞 Phone Number: 502-852-6479---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, host Jessica Combess sits down with Mary Beth Uberti, Program Coordinator of BRICC to talk about how families can help their Cardinals make safe, informed decisions around drinking and drug use.This conversation isn’t about being anti-drinking — it’s about understanding today’s realities, talking openly, and building trust. Mary Beth shares practical ways families can start healthy conversations, prevent risky behaviors, and support students in making responsible choices.Whether your student is brand new to campus or nearing graduation, you’ll learn how small, consistent conversations can make a big difference in their safety and confidence.💬 Have a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------BRICC Information🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BRICC Website🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Family Alcohol Handbook📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bricc_uofl📍 Office is located in SAC 309---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re talking with UofL’s Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement about how students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Hear how service learning helps students grow as leaders, make a difference in their communities, and even take part in the transformative International Service Learning Program (ISLP).Whether your Cardinal is new to campus or looking for ways to expand their horizons, this conversation offers insight into how service learning can shape their college experience and their future.💬 Have a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Service Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) pronounced sliceInternational Service Learning Program (ISLP)Alternative Service Break (ASB)Contact Information🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Service Learning & Civic Engagement Website📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uofl_slce🌳 Linktr.ee📍 Office is located in SAC 310---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

Finding belonging can make all the difference in your student’s college experience. In this episode, host Jessica Combess sits down with Mónica Negrón from UofL’s Center for Belonging, Access, and Engagement (BAE) to talk about how their team helps students connect, celebrate their identities, and thrive throughout their Cardinal journey. From early arrival programs and one-on-one coaching to fun campus events and mentorship opportunities, BAE plays a vital role in helping every student feel seen, supported, and at home at UofL.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Center for Belonging, Access, and Engagement (BAE)🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Center for BAE Website📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcenter4bae💻 Facebook: UofL Center for Belonging, Access, & Engagement▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@uoflcenter4bae📍 Located on the end of Belknap Village South Residence Hall across from the College of Education and Human Development---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

🎧 Support Without Stigma: The Story of the Cardinal CupboardThe Cardinal Cupboard is more than a food pantry — it’s a community. In this episode, host Jessica Combess talks with Kathy Meyer, Director of Student Involvement, about how UofL’s on-campus pantry supports all Cardinals — students, faculty, and staff — with dignity and care. Discover how the Cupboard fosters food security, reduces stigma, and cultivates community one visit at a time.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Cardinal Cupboard🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cupboard Website🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@uofl.cardinalcupboard📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📍 Located on the Third Floor of the Swain Student Activities Center (above the railroad track)---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

For the first time, From the Ville to the Nest is bringing student voices to the mic! 🎓 Meet UofL Student Government Association leaders Macy Waddle and Grant Avis as they share how SGA represents the voice of the students, what campus involvement really looks like, and why leadership opportunities matter. Parents, you’ll hear directly from students about the impact of getting involved, how families can encourage engagement without overstepping, and the projects SGA is working on right now to make campus life even better.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:How SGA represents and advocates for UofL studentsThe impact of involvement on student success and belongingWays parents can encourage their students to engage on campusMacy & Grant’s advice for making the most of college life at UofL💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Student Government Association🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠student.louisville.edu/sga📧 General Email: [email protected]📧 Macy's Email: [email protected]📧 General Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: ⁠@uoflsga---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠

Midterms can feel overwhelming, but your student doesn’t have to face them alone. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, Executive Director of REACH and Testing Services, Dr. Geoff Bailey, joins us to share how UofL’s tutoring, coaching, and study support programs help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and succeed in the classroom.Parents and families will learn why the best REACH users aren’t just struggling students - they’re often high achievers who start early, use resources consistently, and see the results. We also talk about how you can encourage your student to use REACH without it feeling like “nagging,” and walk away with practical strategies for navigating midterms and beyond.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------REACH Academic Services🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠reach.louisville.edu📍Location: Belknap Academic Building, 2nd Floor Ekstrom Library, 1st Floor, Soon to be in the New Engineering Building👥 Facebook: REACH Facebook📸 Instagram: @uoflreach▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/UofLREACH---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

🎧 From the Ville to the Nest brings you the inside scoop on how to make the most of Family Weekend in Louisville!In this episode, Jessica sits down with Rosanne Mastin from Louisville Tourism to share all the best ways parents and families can experience the city - from must-see attractions like the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and the Kentucky Derby Museum, to hidden gems, neighborhood favorites, and budget-friendly fun. You’ll also hear about family-friendly ways to enjoy Louisville’s world-famous bourbon culture, plus where to go for more resources to plan your visit.Whether you’re traveling from across the country or just down the road, this episode is your guide to eating, exploring, and enjoying everything the Ville has to offer during Family Weekend.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Louisville Tourism🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gotolouisville.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calendar of Events🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visitors Guide📘⁠Louisville Tourism Facebook📸Louisville Tourism Instagram---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

Being a Cardinal is bigger than just four years on campus — it’s a lifelong connection! In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, host Jessica Combess sits down with Mary Ann Vetter, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, and Amanda James, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, to talk all things UofL Alumni.They share how parents and family members who are alumni can stay involved, the many ways all Cardinal supporters can connect through regional meet-ups and game watches, and how students can start building alumni relationships now. You’ll also hear about upcoming traditions, networking opportunities, and programs designed to strengthen the Cardinal community across the globe.Whether you’re an alum, a proud parent, or simply a fan, this episode shows that the Cardinal family truly is forever. ❤️💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Louisville Alumni Office📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠uoflalumni.org🌐 Website: SOAR Engage Page📘Louisville Alumni Facebook📸Louisville Alumni Instagram📍Location: University Club, Second Floor📞Alumni Phone: 502-852-6186---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

Starting college is a big transition for every student—but it can feel especially overwhelming for first-generation Cardinals, who are the first in their families to attend college. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we sit down with Christy Metzger, Associate Director of Student Success, to talk about what it means to be a first-gen student at UofL and the many ways the Student Success Center helps them thrive.From coaching and mentoring to building community and confidence, Christy shares how her team supports first-gen students throughout the entire year—and how families can encourage their students to make the most of these resources.If your Cardinal is the first in your family to go to college, this episode is full of practical tips, encouragement, and ways to help them succeed.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Student Success Center and First-Generation Programs📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/student-success-center/programs/first-gen📍Location: Belknap Academic Building (BAB) First Floor📞 Dean of Students: 502-852-7969---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

When you hear “Dean of Students Office,” do you picture the principal’s office? At UofL, it’s actually so much more than that. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, Dr. Shirley Hardy and Geri Morgan from the Care & Conduct team join us to talk about how their office supports students through both the highs and the hard moments of college life. From navigating crises to learning from mistakes, they’re here to walk alongside our Cards—and partner with families, too. Tune in to hear how the Dean of Students Office helps make sure no student has to figure things out alone💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Dean of Students Office📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://student.louisville.edu/dean-students⁠🌐 Website: Student Code of Conduct📞 Dean of Students: 502-852-5787---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

Dr. Michael Mardis, UofL’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students, proud three-time alum, and Cardinal parent, joins From the Ville to the Nest for a special back-to-school conversation.In this episode, Dr. Mardis shares what makes UofL such a unique and welcoming community, how Student Affairs supports your student outside the classroom, and his own perspective as a parent watching his children thrive at UofL. He also offers practical tips for families on balancing support with independence and explains how to connect with the Dean of Students office when your student needs help.Whether you’re a brand-new Cardinal parent or sending your student back for another year, this episode will help you feel connected, reassured, and ready to cheer them on.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Dean of Students Office📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: https://student.louisville.edu/dean-students📞 Dean of Students: 502-852-5787---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

🎙️ Welcome Week: Your Student’s LaunchpadIt’s finally here - Welcome Week at the University of Louisville! In this episode, Jessica Combess is joined by Lacey Skeldon, program assistant for Welcome Week, to give you an inside look at the events, the purpose behind them, and how families can support their students during this exciting time.From move-in day jitters to late-night socials and campus traditions, we’re talking about how showing up during Welcome Week sets the tone for a successful first year. Whether your student is a first-year freshman, transfer, or commuter, this week is for them, and you play a big role in encouraging them to make the most of it.📅 CLICK HERE to see the full Welcome Week schedule and follow along as your student gets connected, confident, and Cardinal-ready.🔴 Don’t forget to follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share this episode with another Cardinal family!🎧 Next week’s episode: A special conversation with Dr. Michael Mardis, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.-----------------------------🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://events.louisville.edu/welcomeweek----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE

Move-In Day at UofL is one of the most exciting - and emotional days of the year for Cardinal families. Whether this is your first time helping a student move into college or you’ve done this before, there’s a lot to prepare for and a lot to take in.In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re joined by Kenzi Surkin from Housing and the Residential Experience and Kristin Roberts, Director of Housing Operations, to talk about everything you need to know for Move-In 2025. We cover:Why having your student’s Cardinal Card (student ID) is a must-have for move-in dayWhat to do if you can’t immediately reach your student after you say goodbyeMove-in timeslots and how the day flowsWhat’s allowed (and what’s not) when moving into residence hallsThe kind of help families and students can expect on the big dayHow and when you’ll receive updates and communications once your student is settled inWhether you’re nervous, excited, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you feel ready, and remind you that you’re not alone in this big transition.💬 Still have questions? Email [email protected] for more information or reach out directly to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.👥 Facebook: ⁠UofL University Housing & the Resident Experience⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@uofl_housing⁠🔴 YouTube: ⁠University Housing and the Resident Experience⁠📧 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://louisville.edu/housing/⁠📞 University Housing Phone Number: 502-852-6636----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE

Is your student thinking about Greek life but not sure what all the terms and traditions really mean? Does what you see in popular media scare you about the process? In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re joined by Stephanie Schroeder and Derek Woodruff from UofL’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) to break it all down for you.Whether your student has already mentioned joining a chapter, or you’re just curious about the possibility, we’ll walk you through what fraternity and sorority life looks like at UofL, how recruitment works, the importance of values-based membership, and how these organizations positively impact student success. We also break down common vocabulary so you’re never left wondering what a “bid” really means.Want to dig even deeper? Scroll down to see definitions of common Greek Life terms below—so you can feel confident and informed when your student starts using them.Fraternity and Sorority Life DefinitionsFSL (Fraternity and Sorority Life): The umbrella term for all Greek-letter organizations at UofL. Learn moreChapter: A local group of a national or international fraternity or sorority. Each chapter is a student-run organization connected to a larger national body. Chapters at UofLCouncil: A governing body that oversees a group of related fraternities or sororities. UofL has three:IFC (Interfraternity Council): Governs most traditionally men’s fraternities. About IFCPanhellenic Council: Governs most traditionally women’s sororities. About PanhellenicNPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council): Serves as the governing body for all nine chapters of the “Divine Nine” sororities/fraternities and one associate sorority. About NPHCPhilanthropy: The cause or nonprofit each fraternity or sorority supports through fundraising and service. Bid: A formal invitation extended to a student to join a fraternity or sorority. Recruitment InfoNew Member Process: The educational period between accepting a bid and becoming an initiated member. This includes learning about the organization’s values, history, and expectations.Recruitment is typically used for IFC and Panhellenic organizations and refers to the formal or informal process of meeting organizations and receiving a bid.Intake is more commonly used by NPHC and includes a more formal application and interview process before membership begins.💬 Still have questions? Email [email protected] for more information or reach out directly to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.----------------UofL Fraternity and Sorority Life 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflfsl📧 Office Email:⁠ [email protected]🌐 Website: CLICK HERE 📞 Telephone: 502-852-6691---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

You've had questions - and we have answers!In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re joined by Emily Bridges, Assistant Director of Marketing for Louisville Athletics, to walk us through everything you need to know about how students will access athletic events starting in the 2025–2026 season.We cover the new Ville’ns membership, the student fee, how the ticket lottery works, what Ville’ns+ offers, and how families can help their students stay in the know.We’ve heard from so many of you over the past few days, and we hope this conversation clears up confusion and gives you the tools to support your Cardinal this season and beyond.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------UofL Athletics and the Ville'ns Ticketing Program📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflvillens📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gocards❌ X (Formerly Twitter): @uoflvillens⁠📧 Ticket Office Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: gocards.com/student📞 Telephone: 502-852-5151---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re talking openly about something that matters to every college student—mental health.Join us as we sit down with Dr. Geeta Gulati, Director of the UofL Counseling Center, to explore the resources and support systems available to your Cardinal. From one-on-one counseling to 24/7 crisis services and campus outreach, the Counseling Center is here to help students navigate life’s ups and downs.We’ll break down how students can access services, what happens during a first appointment, and how you—as a parent or family member—can encourage your student to prioritize their mental well-being. We’ll also talk about reducing the stigma around mental health and how to keep those conversations going at home.Whether your student is thriving or just needs someone to talk to, this episode will give you the information and reassurance you need to support them.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------UofL Counseling Center📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcounselingcenter👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠University of Louisville Counseling Center📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: https://student.louisville.edu/counseling📞 Telephone: 502-852-6585, 24/7 Services Available---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

Not every student lives in a residence hall - and that’s perfectly okay. Whether your Cardinal is commuting from home or transferring in from another college, they’re still an important part of the UofL family.In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, host Jessica Combess sits down with Alex Courtenay, Coordinator for Commuter and Transfer Initiatives at the University of Louisville. Together, they discuss the unique experiences of commuter and transfer students, the resources available to support them, and how your student can find connection, community, and success - no matter where they’re coming from or where they live.If your student is navigating college from a different starting point, this episode is for you.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Commuter and Transfer Initiatives📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcti📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcsc📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/involvement/student-involvement-special-programs/student-involvement-transfer-initiatives🌐 EngageUofL: Commuter and Transfer Student Initiatives📞 CTI: 502-852-6697---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

Think your student doesn’t need UofL's Disability Resource Center? Think again. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re joined by Krista Schutz-Hampton, Neurodivergent Specialist in the Disability Resource Center at UofL - and a college parent herself. She helps us unpack what the center does, who qualifies for accommodations, and why even students who never had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school might benefit from DRC support.We talk about everything from navigating the transition from high school to college, to setting up accommodations for academics and housing, to the importance of student self-advocacy, and how parents can encourage independence while still offering support.Whether your student has a known diagnosis or is just starting to face new challenges in college, this episode offers insight every family should hear.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at [email protected] or send us a DM on social media!----------------UofL Disability Resource Center (DRC)👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UofL Disability Resource Center📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uofldrc📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/disability-resource-center📞 SRC: 502-852-6938---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

When you think “Campus Rec,” you might picture treadmills and weight rooms — but at the University of Louisville, it’s so much more than that. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, host Jessica Combess sits down with Danielle Lavender, Senior Associate Director, and Tim Moore, Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness, to unpack everything their team offers to support student health, engagement, and overall well-being.From group fitness classes and intramural sports to outdoor adventure trips, wellness coaching, and leadership opportunities — Campus Rec is helping students stay active, meet new people, and take care of both their physical and mental health. Plus, they share details about the Student Recreation Center (SRC), the Health Sciences Center (HSC) fitness space, and how the recent merge with Wellness Promotions is opening up even more resources.Whether your student is a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to move and connect, this episode will give you the info you need to help them get involved.📬 Have a topic you'd like to hear on the show? Send us a DM or email us at [email protected]⭐ Like what you hear? Be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review — it really helps other Cardinal families find us!----------------Campus Recreation and Wellness👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Campus Recreation📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcampusrec📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/campus-recreation📞 SRC: 502-852-6707📞 HSC : 502-852-3115---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

🚨 What does safety look like at the University of Louisville? In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we sit down with Major Oscar Chavez of the University of Louisville Police Department (ULPD) to talk about how the department works around the clock to keep our Cardinal community safe.From emergency alerts and patrol coverage to proactive safety measures and what to do if your student ever feels unsafe—we’re covering it all. Plus, we talk about how families can stay informed, connected, and involved when it comes to campus safety.Whether your student is just starting their college journey or you're already a few semesters in, this episode will give you peace of mind and practical tools to help support your Cardinal from afar.💬 Got an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you!⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps more Cardinal families find us.Go Cards!-----------------------📞University of Louisville Police Department: 502-852-6111🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/police----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠

Think education abroad is out of reach for your student? Too expensive or will delay graduation? Think again! In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we're joined by Elizabeth Liebschutz and Kristin Samer from UofL’s Office of Education Abroad to break down everything families need to know—from where students live and study to how financial aid works, safety planning, and how it all fits into their academic goals.Whether your student is just curious or already packing their bags, this episode is packed with helpful info, myth-busting, and practical tips. You might be surprised by how open, flexible, and achievable education abroad really is.Have questions or guest ideas? Email us at [email protected] or DM us anytime. Don’t forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star review—it helps more Cardinal families find us!Go Cards!-----------------------👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠International Center at UofL📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@internationalcenteruofl📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-0374📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠louisville.edu/studyabroad----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

In this episode, host Jessica Combess sits down with Robin Jackson, Director of Operations, and Tori Robinson, Marketing Coordinator for UofL Dining, to talk about all things campus dining.From meal plan options and special dietary accommodations to late-night eats and how students can give feedback—this episode answers the big (and small!) questions families often ask about food on campus.Whether your student is a first-year figuring out where to swipe their card, or a returning Card looking for new dining options, this conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how UofL keeps students fueled and connected through food.🔗 Don’t forget to follow From the Ville to the Nest for more insider info about student life at UofL—and if you’re enjoying the show, give us a 5-star rating to help other Cardinal families find us!Go Cards!-----------------------👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠UofL Dining⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@uofldining⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.campusdish.com/⁠----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline:502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and FamilyAssociation FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THISEPISODE⁠

In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we’re talking about how students find their place at the University of Louisville through campus involvement. Host Jessica Combess sits down with Brandon McClain, Assistant Director for Student Involvement, to explore what “getting involved” really means, how it can look different for every student, and why it plays such an important role in their college experience.You’ll hear practical ways parents and families can support their students—before they arrive on campus and throughout their time at UofL—to help them connect, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom.Got an idea for a future episode? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a DM or email us at [email protected]👥 Facebook: UL Student Life📸 Instagram: @engagedcard, @uoflstudentlife📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠https://student.louisville.edu/involvement📞 University Housing Phone Number: 502-852-6691----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE

In this episode, we’re diving into the ins and outs of University Housing and the Resident Experience at the University of Louisville. Whether your student is applying for housing, gearing up to live on campus, or already settled in, this conversation covers everything you need to know.Guests from University Housing — including Tina Belcher and Kenzi Surkin — join us to talk about the application process, housing options, safety and support in the residence halls, and how students are set up for success in their home away from home.We also explore the difference between a “dorm” and a “residence hall,” plus tips on how families can stay connected while giving students room to grow.🎧 Tune in for helpful info, important contacts, and ways you can support your Cardinal as they live and learn on campus.👥 Facebook: UofL University Housing & the Resident Experience📸 Instagram: @uofl_housing🔴 YouTube: University Housing and the Resident Experience📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/housing/📞 University Housing Phone Number: 502-852-6636----------------------------UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠Parent and Family Association⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠@uoflparents⁠📧 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE

In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, host Jessica Combess talks with Melissa Eversole, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, about what families can expect during UofL’s two-day New Student Orientation and how the Family Orientation program can help you feel informed and confident.Whether you're preparing to send your first student to college or supporting another future Cardinal, this episode offers key insights, helpful tips, and answers to common questions.🎧 Tune in to learn:What happens during the two-day orientationHow the Family Orientation program supports youWhy fostering student independence starts at orientation and is so importantWhere to go with questions before and after your visitMake sure your student is registered for New Student Orientation—and don’t forget to sign up for Family Orientation, too!Have questions for the UofL Orientation Office? Email them at [email protected] Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: Parent and Family Association📸 Instagram: @uoflparents📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/parents📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933CLICK HERE to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE

Welcome to 'From the Ville to the Nest: A Parent and Family Podcast,' presented by the University of Louisville Parent and Family Association. Whether you’re a new or returning member of the UofL community, this podcast is here to keep you connected to campus life. Each episode, we’ll share helpful insights, introduce you to staff, faculty, and students, and highlight important programs, events, and resources that matter to you and your student. Tune in for short, informative conversations that help you stay in the loop and feel confident in supporting your Cardinal!CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE