Louisville, KY— Lincoln Foundation, in partnership with the University of Louisville, will host the 4th Annual Digital Transformation Academy, a forward-thinking initiative designed to prepare students for leadership in a technology-driven world. The event will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Karp Auditorium, Thornton’s Academic Center of Excellence at L & N Cardinal Stadium.
Tenth and 11th-grade Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars will showcase original digital business concepts developed during the academy. These presentations reflect the students’ growing expertise in data analytics, digital strategy, and innovation—skills that are increasingly vital in today’s business landscape.
In addition to their presentations, scholars may earn industry-recognized credentials, including a Google Analytics Badge, which they can proudly include on their resumes and college applications.
“The Digital Transformation Academy is more than a summer program—it’s a launchpad for future leaders,” said Marshall Bradley, President of Lincoln Foundation. “Our scholars are gaining real-world experience and demonstrating how young minds can shape the future of business and technology.”
The event is open to invited guests, educators, and community leaders who wish to support and celebrate the achievements of these promising students.
(Louisville, KY) Two-time Super Bowl Champion & Super Bowl 39 MVP Deion Branch along with his foundation assisted 20 families in making the holiday season brighter for their children. Children had the opportunity to shop for clothes, toys, and gifts for loved ones at the Walmart on Standiford Plaza Drive. To help them pick out their selections, players of the University of Louisville Football team played Santa’s helpers.
Branch currently works as a staff member at his alma mater, University of Louisville. Branch says, “It is so important to give back to those so support you, the fans. That is why I always try to bring the guys out with me to show how important it is to the community. To see these young people smile, run up and down the isles full of excitement makes my heart happy. You can see the relief in parents’ eyes that their children are going to be able to celebrate and go back to school with a story or two from their holiday break. We definitely created memories and fans.”
Youth participating in the shopping spree came from the Neighborhood House, Louisville Central Community Center Mini-Versity Child Development Center, and the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.
A special thank you to R&B Roofing and Remodeling who donated their time and a monetary gift to each child involved in the holiday spree. We also would like to thank the team at Walmart for being so accommodating as we took over the store and even had shoppers stopping to get photos with the team and Branch.
Branch goes on to say, “The holiday season is challenging time for families, so I hope we were able to relieve some stress and in return remind the team that we are blessed. We do not take anything or anyone for granted. This was a community project, but it was a reminder that we all need to work as team. When we do, we can win.”
The Cards will now focus on their bowl game which will be played on New Year’s Eve against Washington in the Sun Bowl.
The Deion Branch Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer support to children’s mental, physical, emotional wellbeing and for those who have been infected with meningitis. The DBCF’s mission is to help with research and to find a cure to ease the struggle for children like Deion’s son. The foundation goal is to assist by providing programs and initiatives aimed at improving their quality of life. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information on the foundation go to http://www.deionbranchfoundation.org.
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(Louisville, KY) On Friday, March 15th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Guests will get the first look at the exhibit recognizing the three men who broke the color barrier in basketball at the University of Louisville.
Roots 101 African American Museum and Mixed Nation will unveil the “Louisville Legends Art Exhibit” recognizing and honoring Wade Houston, the late Sam Smith and Eddie Whitehead.
In 1962, Houston, Smith and Whitehead played a vital role as trailblazers for the University of Louisville’s Men’s Basketball program by having the opportunity to play for the university. These three men stuck together, looked out for one another, and created a brotherhood on and off the court. Because of their resiliency the culture of basketball and the world we live in today have changed for the better. Their actions forever changed the sport and race relations.
The event will feature art by Charles Rice, a performance by the Sankofa Experience and tour of the museum. There will also be light refreshments served.
If you would like to attend, please email to RSVP to info@mixednations.com Seating is limited.
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Roots 101 is located at 124 N. 1st Street in downtown Louisville, KY.
“I feel the University is sending a strong statement to the city! That it feels what the community feels, what the university feels! This says the University will satisfy the needs to put the program in the best position to be the best in the country!
Jeff’s a hire I think that everyone can appreciate and respect! And he has the done a lot of great things in his time as a coach! Just look at what he has done for Purdue!
Now it’s time to get behind him, support his culture! To Jeff, welcome back make the city, the university, our alma mater proud! Go Cards!”
