In a recent presentation to donors and alumni, University of Louisville president and economist, Dr. James Ramsey gave what most thought would be a gloom and doom “state of the university” address.  While government funding and support from the State of Kentucky are certainly in decline, Ramsey’s presentation was surprisingly upbeat.  Freshmen test scores were up dramatically.  The graduation rate was stronger than ever, and the research budget had quintupled since 1998.  As if that weren’t enough good news, the university was recently invited to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the football team scored a victory in the Sugar…