Chris Crook wanted to learn a new language—a language with international applications, but one not native to any country.   So the IT director at Humana enrolled in the College of Business IMBA 14 class—the MBA program for entrepreneurial thinking. His goal: To learn how to speak “business.”    
“Investors,” he says flatly.  “I want to learn the language of venture capitalists.” 

     Recently Crook and 10 other would-be entrepreneurs enjoyed a rare opportunity to practice their new tongue for a Louisville business icon who has just lent his name and support to the college’s annual business plan competition—Ballard T. Morton.   Among other things, Morton is renowned for his fluency in the many languages of business. 

     Joining nearly 2,000 other participants, College of Business staff and faculty stepped up Saturday at a special event to raise money and awareness for women’s issues.
     According to a Louisville Courier-Journal report, the inaugural “Champions 4 Her” walk and run festival generated more than $147,000 for 10 organizations, including Women 4 Women, Project Women, the Center for Women and Families and the University of Louisville Women’s Center/PEACC Program.

     A total of 674 College of Business students earned Dean’s honors for the spring ’08 semester, including 72 who scored perfect 4.0 grade point averages (GPAs) and were named Dean’s Scholars.
     To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of coursework and earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Each semester, the students’ names are posted on the College of Business atrium level and our website. 

 View Spring 2008 Dean's Scholars and Dean's List 

The UofL Equine Riding and Racing Team posted its best individual member finish ever at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) 2008 National Championships. (Click for Video)
     Stacey Mahlmeister, a senior in the College of Business Equine Industry Program (EIP) and riding team captain, finished fourth riding "Skeeter" in the IHSA’s 2008 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) High Point Western Rider competition. The championships, which included several other divisions, were held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, Calif.