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Spalding University combines a rich history, a convenient, urban setting, and a commitment to community service, as we attract students who desire a high quality education in a very personalized setting. Today this urban, co-educational institution offers more than two dozen degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level, providing quality, real-world learning in liberal and professional studies to over 2400 students.

Spalding offers many amenities including a deep connection to community, comprehensive learning resources, service learning and intercollegiate athletics to help its students further develop as individuals and become successful citizens. Spalding strikes a distinctive balance while serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working adult. Students benefit from the personal attention provided by an accomplished full-time faculty and a talented part-time faculty of working professionals and practitioners bringing real world experience to the classroom. Spalding is the institution for most every type of learner, offering a variety of degrees in several multi-faceted delivery systems.

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  • Chair of Occupational Therapy to Be Honored at National Conference

    On April 28, Dr. Laura Strickland will receive the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows award at the 2012 Annual Conference and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. According to AOTA, “The Roster of Fellows recognizes occupational therapist members AOTA, who with their knowledge and expertise, have made a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of members of the association.” This prestigious honor has been awarded to less than 1 percent of practicing occupational therapists since AOTA’s inception in the 1960s. Dr. Laura Strickland is the second individual from Spalding University to receive the award; Dr. L. Randy Strickland took the honor in 1985. For more information about the 2012 AOTA conference, please visit http://www.aota.org/ConfandEvents/2012Conference.aspx

  • Spalding, One of Four Local Colleges Partnering to Serve the Adult Learner Population

    On January 16, Spalding University was announced as one of four local colleges to partner with Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education for the Feb. 1 launch of the Signature Partnership Education Access Center. The Center, located in Parrish Hall, Simmons College of Kentucky (1015 S. Eighth St), aims to help adult learners successfully earn a college degree, offering assistance and guidance in navigating components of higher education such as diagnostic testing, advising, financial aid and college preparation. “In support of the 55,000 Degrees initiative and as neighbors in the ‘education corridor’ Spalding is poised to assist Simmons College in any way we can,” says President Tori McClure about the university’s readiness to help the Center succeed. (cont'd)

  • Spalding Named Nation's First Compassionate University

    The Compassionate Action Network reports the following, "Spalding University, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is the first university in the world to be designated a "Compassionate University" by the International Institute for Compassionate Cities. The decision by the Spalding leadership to meet the requirements of the Institute was made as the Louisville Metro Council voted to make Louisville a Compassionate City." (Read More)

  • Spalding University Preview November 5th

    Bring your friends and family and tour the campus, learn about majors, activities, scholarships, and financial aid. Meet with Admissions staff, Professors, and Coaches. To register, please call 502-585-9911 or email admissions@spalding.edu. Check in begins at 12:30 pm in the Egan Leadership Center located at 901 S. 4th St.

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