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Kentucky State University’s longest-serving president will be featured on an upcoming episode of Kentucky Educational Television’s (KET) Distinguished Kentuckian series.

Rufus B. Atwood, who is the namesake of Atwood Institute for Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal, will be featured in a replay of the 1976 production of Distinguished Kentuckians, which profiles Kentuckians who had a lasting positive impact on the lives of the Commonwealth. Atwood served as Kentucky State president from 1929 to 1962.

Among the numerous highlights of his career, Atwood improved educational opportunities for African-Americans, brought full accreditation to Kentucky State and led the battle for desegregated education in Kentucky in the 1940s.

The program will air on KET Friday, July 17 at 3 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. It may also be viewed online here.