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August 13, 2025 • 21 mins

🎙️ Welcome Week: Your Student’s Launchpad
It’s finally here - Welcome Week at the University of Louisville! In this episode, Jessica Combess is joined by Lacey Skeldon, program assistant for Welcome Week, to give you an inside look at the events, the purpose behind them, and how families can support their students during this exciting time.

From move-in day jitters to late-night socials and campus traditions, we’re talking about how showing up during Welcome Week sets the tone for a successful first year. Whether your student is a first-year freshman, transfer, or commuter, this week is for them, and you play a big role in encouraging them to make the most of it.

📅 CLICK HERE to see the full Welcome Week schedule and follow along as your student gets connected, confident, and Cardinal-ready.

🔴 Don’t forget to follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share this episode with another Cardinal family!
🎧 Next week’s episode: A special conversation with Dr. Michael Mardis, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

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