The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University". It enrolls students from 118 of 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 116 countries around the world.
The Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science at the University of Louisville in Louisville Kentucky prepares skilled ethical professionals dedicated to promoting social justice human rights and well-being. With a history dating back to 1936 and accreditation since 1937 the school offers comprehensive programs including BSW MSSW PhD and DSW degrees. It emphasizes hands-on learning through extensive field placements and robust research contributing to evidence-based practice. The school is deeply engaged in the community addressing complex social problems and fostering a diverse inclusive environment committed to serving vulnerable populations locally and globally.
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