Spalding University
Presidential Inauguration
Friday, September 19, 2025
Join us for the inauguration of Dr. Anne Kenworthy as the eleventh president of Spalding University. To attend, you must be registered no later than August 22nd.
Inauguration Delegates
Delegates to the Inauguration must register by no later than August 22nd. Academic regalia will not be provided; we request delegates provide their own.
Robing will take place between 12:15 and 1:00 PM in the Undercroft, located in the lower level of the Cathedral. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM.
Institutions or organizations not sending delegates can send an official greeting to:
Inauguration
Spalding University
Office of Advancement & Philanthropy
901 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Itinerary
Installation Ceremony — 1:30 PM
Cathedral of the Assumption
Booking a Hotel
Blocks of rooms have been set aside at the Tempo by Hilton Louisville NuLu and AC Hotel Louisville Downtown for out-of-town guests. To book one of these rooms, please use one of the links below.
Parking
To simplify using metered parking, we recommending using the Go 502 app, which you can download from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Things to Do
Coming in from out of town? Make the most of your stay and see some of what our city has to offer in the 2025 Louisville Visitor Guide. There’s so much to see and do listed, even Louisville locals will discover something new!
Caritas Awards
All previous recipients will be honored at the ceremony as well. Current and previous recipients must let us know by August 22nd if they or a representative will be in attendance, and if they will be marching in the procession. Academic regalia will not be provided.
If you would like to nominate someone from Spalding’s alumni community, please visit our Caritas Medal page and complete the nomination form.
Register
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