From the Ville to the Nest: A Parent and Family Podcast

The UofL Parent & Family Association Podcast connects Cardinal families to campus life at the University of Louisville. Hear from staff, faculty, and students as they share insights, tips, and stories to help you support your student's college journey and stay in the loop.

From the Ville to the Nest: A Parent and Family Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts From the Ville to the Nest: A Parent and Family Podcast, a education show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Welcome Week 2026 Starts Here

  Aug 5, 202623 minS2

  The first few days of college can shape a student's entire experience—and Welcome Week is designed to help make that transition a successful one. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest , Jessica Combess is joined by Hailey Jaggers, Assistant Director of Engagement & Traditions at the University of Louisville, for a behind-the-scenes look at Welcome Week 2026. They discuss how the week's events help students build friendships, find their place on campus, discover resources, and start their college journey with confidence. In this episode, you'll learn: What Welcome Week is and why it matters How students build friendships and a sense of belonging Featured Welcome Week events and traditions Ways families can encourage involvement from home Why the first six weeks of college are so important What happens after Welcome Week and how students can stay engaged A preview of Cardinal Family Weekend 2026 ----------------------- Parent Resources for Welcome Week Welcome Week Schedule Cardinal Family Weekend Website UofLEngage 8 Dimensions of Wellness Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @uoflparentsassociation ⁠⁠⁠⁠, @engagedcard , @uoflstudentaffairs , @uoflstudentevents , @uoflcti , @uoflfsl , @uoflsab , @uoflelsb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠ parents@louisville.edu ------------------ UofL Parent and Family Association Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠ Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE! ⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

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  Episode #6

  L's Up: How Louisville Athletics Builds Your Student's UofL Experience

  Jul 23, 202627 minS2

  Louisville athletics isn't just about what happens on the court, field, or pitch — it's a huge piece of the campus culture and the student experience. In this episode, host Jessica Combess sits down with Emily Bridges. Assistant Director of Marketing, Louisville Athletics, and Sam Travelstead, President of The Ville'ns, to talk about how game day traditions, student spirit, and a revamped ticketing system are helping students find community at UofL. From the unofficial anthem "Joker and the Thief" to fatheads at basketball games to tips for the student who's nervous about going to their first event alone, this conversation is packed with insight for Cardinal families. Plus: where to find tickets, schedules, and everything Villains-related. ----------------------- Instagram: @uoflvillens X: @uoflvillens Louisville Athletics Tickets & Schedules Student Ticketing Info: gocards.com/students ️ Ticketing Questions: tickets@gocards.com Full Schedule (Home & Away): gocards.com ------------------ UofL Parent and Family Association Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠ Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE! ⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

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  Episode #5

  Move-In 2026: What Every Cardinal Family Needs to Know

  Jul 8, 202639 minS2

  Move-In 2026 is almost here, and we've got you covered! Host Jessica Combess sits down with Kristen Roberts, Director of Operations, and Kenzi Surkin, Assistant Director for Operations, from University Housing and the Resident Experience to walk families through everything they need to know for the big day. From what to pack (and what to leave at home — sorry, Fluffy and Fido), to how time slots and the new color-coded parking passes work, to why the Cardinal Card is your student's everything, this episode is your complete move-in playbook. Plus: what to expect emotionally, resources available to families during move-in weekend, and what to do if you don't hear from your student during Welcome Week. Whether this is your first Cardinal or your fifth, hit play and get ready — we'll see you in August! L's Up, Go Cards! ----------------------- Move-In 2026 Contact Information 🌐 Move-In Website (Includes parking pass, What to Bring Checklist, Parent Resources, and more) ⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠ housing@louisville.edu ------------------ UofL Parent and Family Association 👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠ 📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE! ⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

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  Episode #4

  Help Us Help You: A Parent's Guide to the UofL Career Center

  Jun 24, 202637 minS2

  Most students don't think about the University Career Center until senior year — and by then, they're already behind. In this episode, host Jessica Combess sits down with Chester Delph, Associate Director for Employer Engagement at the UofL University Career Center, to unpack everything career services actually offers, starting the moment a student steps on campus. From Cardinal Careers (the vetted, scam-free platform every student can log into right now) to the part-time jobs fair, internships, experiential learning, and the art of networking your way across the country, Chester explains why early engagement changes everything. Parents and families will also learn how to have supportive career conversations at home without the pressure — and exactly how to connect with the office when their student is ready. Whether your Cardinal is a first-year or about to walk across the stage their senior year, this conversation will reshape how your family thinks about life after graduation. 💬 Have a question or topic you'd love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠ or send us a DM on social media! ----------------------- University Career Center Contact Information 🌐 Website: ⁠University Career Center Website 💼 University Career Center LinkedIn 📸 Univesity Career Center Instagram ⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠ ulcareers@louisville.edu ------------------ UofL Parent and Family Association 👥 Facebook: ⁠Parent and Family Association⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠@uoflparents⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠parents@louisville.edu⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠ 📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933 ⁠ CLICK HERE⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE! ⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE

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  Episode #3

  Once a Card, Always a Card: President Gerry Bradley on the UofL Experience

  Jun 10, 202626 minS2

  What's it like to lead a university family's trust with the people they love most? UofL President Dr. Gerry Bradley sits down with Host Jessica Combess for an honest conversation about the student journey — from move-in day jitters to graduation. A first-generation student himself and father of five (with multiple Cardinals in the family), Dr. Bradley shares what student success really means beyond grades, why the first six weeks matter most, and how families can stay connected while letting their student grow. Plus: UofL's 400+ student orgs, the RSO Fair (Aug 18–19 at the Red Barn), and the support systems every family should know — from counseling to the Parent and Family Association. Follow Dr. Bradley on Instagram! ---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association 👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ parents@louisville.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE⁠⁠

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