Kelvin Thompson (@kthompso)

8 Nov 2024

As we #CelebrateFirstGen Day today, can you spare 4 minutes to hear Tiffany Rapier's story and how this recent #FirstGen graduate was well-served by #onlinelearning at @UofL? @UofLOnline youtube.com/watch?v=KSg2nzSG…

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Kelvin Thompson

Jun 12

Note how consistent rhythms, clear communication, and inclusive decisions create stability, even when uncertainty defines higher education. In Issue 13 of "The Lift." linkedin.com/pulse/kelvin-th…

Finding Our Footing When Uncertainty Is the Norm (Issue #13)

Learn how consistent rhythms, clear communication, and inclusive decisions create stability—even when uncertainty defines higher education.

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Kelvin Thompson

Jun 12

"Mom Never Thought Her Daughter Would Go to Prom. Then This Special Night Happened" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6214…

Mom Never Thought Her Daughter Would Go to Prom. Then This Special Night Happened

A teenage girl with a rare neurological disorder got a prom night many thought might never happen, thanks in part to a lifelong friend who proudly took her as his date.

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 10

[At @UofL] "Cardinal Intelligence innovator advances law education and workforce applications" uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…

Cardinal Intelligence innovator advances law education and workforce applications | UofL News

UofL faculty member Susan Tanner is a Cardinal Intelligence changemaker, advancing solutions that drive meaningful impact. For more than a decade the Brandeis School of Law associate professor has...

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 9

"After Losing His Wife, This Retired Rhode Island Man Found Healing by Turning Other People's Trash Into Treasure" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6212…

After Losing His Wife, This Retired Rhode Island Man Found Healing by Turning Other People's Trash...

What started as a way to cope with grief has become a source of purpose, friendship, and affordable treasures for one Rhode Island retiree.

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 3

"@UofL social work graduate finds purpose in path of service" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…

UofL social work graduate finds purpose in path of service | UofL News

As the eldest of seven children, Louisville native Ka'Lynn Johnson has always been her family's de facto leader, coordinating all the family events, serving as emergency contacts for family members,...

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 3

"Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6210…

Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class

Kim Rohlf, a second-grade teacher at Westwood Elementary School in Ankeny, Iowa, spent months creating custom quilts for every student.

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 2

"Uncovering the details around data centers: @uofl Envirome Center creates series for community to learn about AI data centers" via UofL News uoflnews.com/section/campus-…

Uncovering the details around data centers | UofL News

The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past few years has revolutionized how we work, live and grow as a society. AI is transforming our industries, from healthcare to finance to...

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 2

"‘It Makes Their Day’: Boise Seniors Experience the Joy of Bike Rides Again" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6205…

‘It Makes Their Day’: Boise Seniors Experience the Joy of Bike Rides Again

A Boise senior living director is turning ordinary bike rides into unforgettable moments for his residents, thanks to a special passenger bike that’s helping seniors feel the wind in their hair again.

Kelvin Thompson

Jun 1

"Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky" via @SunnySkyzOnline. [note: corvids are amazing!] sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6211…

Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky

One act of kindness toward a trapped crow turned into an extraordinary friendship that continues to brighten one woman's mornings.

Kelvin Thompson

May 29

"@UofLHealth doctor shares stroke warning signs, risk factors" via WDRB. [mnemonic = "BEFAST"] @UofL wdrb.com/news/uofl-health-do…

UofL Health doctor shares stroke warning signs, risk factors

UofL Health is raising awareness about stroke symptoms and treatment as Stroke Awareness Month comes to an end.

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Kelvin Thompson

May 29

"Doctors Found a 20-Pound Tumor. Her Teacher Refused to Let Her Fight Alone" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6202…

Doctors Found a 20-Pound Tumor. Her Teacher Refused to Let Her Fight Alone

While Khalani endured surgeries and months of chemotherapy, her music teacher stepped in with a simple mission: remind her student that an entire school community was still singing beside her.

Kelvin Thompson

May 28

"Mister Rogers Stamp Wins USPS Contest, Will Now Be Reissued" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6206…

Mister Rogers Stamp Wins USPS Contest, Will Now Be Reissued

Mister Rogers is heading back to envelopes and mailboxes across America after winning a nationwide stamp contest by a landslide.

Kelvin Thompson

May 26

"'Please Help My Baby': Veteran’s Goodbye Letter Leads Firefighters to Adopt His Dog and Change His Life" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6203…

“Please Help My Baby”: Veteran’s Goodbye Letter Leads Firefighters to Adopt His Dog and Change His...

A heartbreaking goodbye outside a Texas fire station has turned into a powerful story of compassion, second chances, and hope for both a veteran and the dog he loved like family. A disabled veteran...

Kelvin Thompson

May 22

"Hero Police Officer Kicks In Door, Rushes Into Burning Home To Save Mother And Children" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6201…

Hero Police Officer Kicks In Door, Rushes Into Burning Home To Save Mother And Children

A Tennessee police officer is being praised for his quick thinking and courage after body camera footage captured him rushing into a burning apartment building to save a trapped family.

Kelvin Thompson

May 21

"Strong community partnerships earn recognition for @UofL’s Graduate School" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…

Strong community partnerships earn recognition for UofL's Graduate School | UofL News

Collaborations through the UofL Graduate School's Community Engaged Scholarship Academy (CESA) have supported program evaluation, environmental education, youth advocacy, community health initiatives...

Kelvin Thompson

May 21

"On His 49th Birthday, His Sister Saved His Life: 'How Can I Ever Repay That?'" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6198…

On His 49th Birthday, His Sister Saved His Life: 'How Can I Ever Repay That?'

A New York man received the ultimate birthday gift this year: a second chance at life from the sister who has always looked out for him. Good news stories.

Kelvin Thompson

May 20

"@UofL’s new high-performance computing system accelerates research with AI" via UofL News uoflnews.com/section/science…

UofL's new high-performance computing system accelerates research with AI | UofL News

University of Louisville mechanical engineering researcher Badri Narayanan is investigating the chemical properties of new materials combinations for improved energy storage and conversion. His...

Kelvin Thompson

May 20

"Woman Crochets More Than 100 Baby Blankets to Thank Hospital That Saved Her Sight" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6199…

Woman Crochets More Than 100 Baby Blankets to Thank Hospital That Saved Her Sight

A woman in England has reached a heartwarming milestone after crocheting her 100th handmade blanket for newborn babies.

Kelvin Thompson

May 18

"@UofL’s Get Healthy Now program earns top recognition" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…

UofL's Get Healthy Now program earns top recognition | UofL News

The University of Louisville's Get Healthy Now (GHN) program earned distinguished recognition at this year's Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville awards ceremony, receiving the Gold Award and the...

Kelvin Thompson

May 18

"This 10-Year-Old Saved Up for a 3D Printer and Built a Business From Scratch" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6197…

This 10-Year-Old Saved Up for a 3D Printer and Built a Business From Scratch

Most 10-year-olds spend their free time playing video games, but Ernesto Gael Hernandez is busy running his own 3D printing business and dreaming of buying his mom a house someday.