McConnell Center

McConnell Center Founded in 1991 to develop Kentucky's next generation of exceptional leaders. The McConnell Center was founded in 1991 by U.S. Chao Archives.

Senator Mitch McConnell and University of Louisville officials as a nonprofit, nonpartisan department. Every year, the McConnell Center offers tuition scholarships, travel opportunities, and liberal arts enrichment seminars to 40 McConnell Scholars; administers a public lecture series focused on American history and contemporary issues; coordinates civic education programs for Kentucky's social studies teachers and students; and oversees the U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine L.

This week in McConnell Center history, from May 27-June 7, 1998, the first group of McConnell Scholars traveled to China...
05/28/2026

This week in McConnell Center history, from May 27-June 7, 1998, the first group of McConnell Scholars traveled to China with the KIIS program.

From 1998-2019 (with a few exceptions!), each class of McConnell Scholars traveled to China in the summer between their junior and senior year.

Don't forget! Tomorrow night, May 28, McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg, PhD will premiere his new book, "George Wash...
05/27/2026

Don't forget! Tomorrow night, May 28, McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg, PhD will premiere his new book, "George Washington: Citizen, Soldier, Statesman," at the SAR Genealogical Research Library at 6 p.m. ET. At the event, Dr. Gregg will shares excerpts from the biography and educate the audience about Washington’s formative experiences as a young military officer and his significance as a founder of the nation. Free to attend, but registration encouraged: https://ow.ly/qqsF50YRJ6a

Connor Price, Grace Fields and Keely O'Bryan are spending their summer as Senate interns in Washington, D.C., gaining ...
05/26/2026

Connor Price, Grace Fields and Keely O'Bryan are spending their summer as Senate interns in Washington, D.C., gaining hands-on experience at the heart of our nation’s capital. We’re proud to see them representing Kentucky and the McConnell Center on the Hill! 🌟🇺🇸

This week in McConnell Center history, the McConnell Scholars class of 2022 were in Oxford as a part of their internatio...
05/21/2026

This week in McConnell Center history, the McConnell Scholars class of 2022 were in Oxford as a part of their international trip! 🌎

Each year, the McConnell Scholars junior class spends a year studying various texts leading up to their international trip between their junior and senior year. Right now, the class of 2027 is exploring Rome, Oxford and Edinburgh on their trip. ✈️ 🗺️

Yesterday, rising sophomore Ezra Foote stepped up as a Primary Election Officer in Calloway County, Kentucky, demonstr...
05/20/2026

Yesterday, rising sophomore Ezra Foote stepped up as a Primary Election Officer in Calloway County, Kentucky, demonstrating the leadership and civic responsibility that define our scholars. We’re proud to see Ezra actively shaping Kentucky’s future through service and commitment to democracy!

The Class of 2027 is across the pond! 🇬🇧 After an incredible time in Italy, they’re now exploring the historic streets o...
05/18/2026

The Class of 2027 is across the pond! 🇬🇧 After an incredible time in Italy, they’re now exploring the historic streets of London and Oxford. Next stop: Edinburgh, Scotland, to wrap up the final leg of their journey.

Each summer after their junior year at UofL, McConnell Scholars travel abroad--a key component of the experience!

This week in McConnell Center history, from May 4-8, 2003, McConnell Scholars made their first trip to Mecosta, Michigan...
05/14/2026

This week in McConnell Center history, from May 4-8, 2003, McConnell Scholars made their first trip to Mecosta, Michigan to visit Piety Hill, the home of American writer and thinker Russell Kirk. Since then, the Center has taken dozens of students to Mecosta to participate in intellectual retreats and conferences on a variety of topics. The trip has become a much-loved component of the McConnell Scholars experience.

📷 This week in McConnell Center history, on May 4-8, 1998, sophomore McConnell Scholars, Dr. Paul Weber, Ms. Sherry A...
05/07/2026

📷 This week in McConnell Center history, on May 4-8, 1998, sophomore McConnell Scholars, Dr. Paul Weber, Ms. Sherry Allen, and Dr. Landis Jones traveled to Washington D.C. for an enriching educational experience.

This picture was taken on May 7, when Scholars visited the White House and the Canadian Embassy. Scholars also visited with Senator McConnell and other representatives on the Hill.

McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg, PhD will premiere his new book, "George Washington: Citizen, Soldier, Statesman," ...
05/04/2026

McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg, PhD will premiere his new book, "George Washington: Citizen, Soldier, Statesman," at the SAR Genealogical Research Library on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. ET. At the event, Dr. Gregg will shares excerpts from the biography and educate the audience about Washington’s formative experiences as a young military officer and his significance as a founder of the nation. Free to attend, but registration encouraged: https://ow.ly/qqsF50YRJ6a

This week in McConnell Center history, on April 26, 2000 the McConnell Center hosted one of its earliest senior dinner c...
04/30/2026

This week in McConnell Center history, on April 26, 2000 the McConnell Center hosted one of its earliest senior dinner celebrations.

Pictured here is former McConnell Center director Paul Weber with the class of 2000. Each year, the McConnell Center graduates students from across the Commonwealth. In this photo alone, nine different Kentucky counties are represented!

On Monday, our class of 2026 had their last seminar with Director Dr. Gary Gregg, discussing Kahil Gilbran's "The Prophe...
04/29/2026

On Monday, our class of 2026 had their last seminar with Director Dr. Gary Gregg, discussing Kahil Gilbran's "The Prophet," and put their pins into the Kentucky bourbon barrel alumni map.

Congrats to these graduating seniors; we can't wait to see where you go next!

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2215 S 3rd Street
Louisville, KY
40208

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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