Spalding University

Spalding University (SU) is a private university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is affiliated with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

The communications program offers the opportunity to design a unique plan of study, with options ranging from public relations, social media and organizational, intercultural and leadership communication. In addition, the courses include hands-on learning and working with top employers in the area for internships. The concentrations offered are integrated organizational communication, communication studies and media studies.

The studio art program encourages exploration through dynamic offerings such as the core principles of the foundation program and cutting-edge techniques of digital media. The concentrations offered are digital media, general fine arts, graphic design, interdisciplinary sculpture and painting/drawing.

The Natural Science program offers education in a wide breadth of scientific knowledge in the fields of biology, chemistry, physical sciences and mathematics. Students can expect to take advantage of dedicated classroom and laboratory space fully equipped with smart technology and learn hands-on with labs that include cadaver dissection, instrumentation facilities for chemistry and physics, as well as a dedicated tissue-culture lab.

This program offers concentrations in pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-veterinary. 

Spalding University is a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which it joined fully in 2012. The Golden Eagles have 14 varsity sports programs (six men's, eight women's) and are members of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). About 30 per cent of Spalding's undergraduate students participates in varsity sports. Spalding's athletic director is Roger Burkman, who was a member of the University of Louisville's 1980 NCAA Division I basketball championship team.