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Graduate Student Ambassadors

Learn about the University of Louisville from students who are here now! Our Graduate Student Ambassadors are available to help answer questions about the university, programs, faculty expectations, and life as a graduate student at UofL. You can also connect with them during a campus tour and other Graduate School events.  

Connect with our Ambassadors

Have questions about becoming a graduate student at UofL or want to find out what it’s like on campus and living in Louisville? Connect with our ambassadors today!
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Anika Mehta
Health Management & Policy PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The diversity and opportunities."
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Cailtin Howard
Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "I love the campus and the community I have built for myself in Louisville. "
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Chaitra Khapate
Computer Science Masters Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The vibrant campus life at UofL offers numerous activities for student engagement, fostering a healthy study-life balance. I enjoy networking at events, and collaborating with friends."
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Chandrima Chatterjee
Health Management & Policy PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The wide array of opportunities the University offers makes it student-friendly. Moreover, the events that happen across the campus are very engaging."
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Olufunmilayo "Funmi" Babarinde
Epidemiology & Population Health PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "I like that it's a friendly community of diverse people and there is a great deal of volunteering opportunities."
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Hossam Magdy Balaha
Bioengineering PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The vibrant academic community and the extensive research opportunities available."
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Joy Adeleye
Urban & Public Affairs PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The multicultural diversity on the part of faculty and students, makes this intellectual community a vibrant one."
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Julia Kachanova
Biology PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The diversity of events and options to get involved, high academic standards, beautiful campus, supportive and inclusive staff and environment."
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Marie Pruitt
English Rhetoric & Composition PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "Collaborating with faculty members and fellow graduate students on research projects."
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Mary Sumlut
Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The opportunity to build a close-knit community and collaborate with my colleagues, fellow grad students, and faculties."
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Mifleh Al Araydeh
Nursing PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "The supportive community and faculty. Alongside my passion for nursing research, I thoroughly enjoy attending events and engaging with the vibrant community at UofL."
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Smriti Maskey
Epidemiology & Population Health PhD Student, Favorite Aspect of UofL: "Students at UofL have access to many resources designed to help them succeed academically and reach their goals. The faculty and staff are supportive and approachable."