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 ⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠ or send us a DM on social media!

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Commuter and Transfer Initiatives

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcti

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcsc

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠commuter@louisville.edu

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/involvement/student-involvement-special-programs/student-involvement-transfer-initiatives

🌐 EngageUofL: Commuter and Transfer Student Initiatives

📞 CTI: 502-852-6697

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!

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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 parents@louisville.edu
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Campus Recreation and Wellness

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Campus Recreation

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflcampusrec

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠campusrec@louisville.edu

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/campus-recreation

📞 SRC: 502-852-6707📞 HSC : 502-852-3115

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!

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🚨 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.

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📞University of Louisville Police Department: 502-852-6111

🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/police

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK 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 parents@louisville.edu or DM us anytime. Don’t forget to follow the show and leave a 5-star review—it helps more Cardinal families find us!

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👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠International Center at UofL

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@internationalcenteruofl

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-0374

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠edabroad@louisville.edu

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠louisville.edu/studyabroad

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK 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!

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👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠UofL Dining⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@uofldining⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠dining@louisville.edu⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.campusdish.com/⁠

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline:502-852-6933

⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and FamilyAssociation FOR FREE!

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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 parents@louisville.edu.

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👥 Facebook: UL Student Life

📸 Instagram: @engagedcard, @uoflstudentlife

📧 Email: involved@louisville.edu

🌐 Website: ⁠https://student.louisville.edu/involvement

📞 University Housing Phone Number: 502-852-6691

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠

📧 Email: ⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠⁠CLICK 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: housing@louisville.edu

🌐 Website: https://louisville.edu/housing/

📞 University Housing Phone Number: 502-852-6636

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UofL Parent and Family Association

👥 Facebook: ⁠Parent and Family Association⁠

📸 Instagram: ⁠@uoflparents⁠

📧 Email: ⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠

📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933

⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!

⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE