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Incoming Kentucky State University freshman featured for gaining skills through SummerWorks
An incoming Kentucky State University freshman was recently featured on WLKY for his work through the SummerWorks program in Louisville. Taymon James, a recent graduate of Valley High School, was featured on the news program for learning heavy construction skills while working in the SummerWorks program at Chickasaw Park. James told WLKY the work was hard, but he ended up liking it a lot. According to WLKY, the SummerWorks program...
Kentucky State University alumna raised over $15,000 during 24-hour birthday fundraiser
A Kentucky State University alumna used her birthday as a call-to-action for her fellow alumni to raise money for her alma mater. Tish Norman, class of 1995, hosted a 24-hour fundraiser on Facebook to benefit different Kentucky State University funds on her birthday. Norman hosted three Facebook Live sessions during the day promoting Kentucky State University National Alumni Association members, the Permanent Alumni Scholarship and...
Kentucky State University hosted inaugural HBCU Mental Health Summit
In the midst of a global health pandemic and deepening racial tensions, the Kentucky State University Division of Student Engagement and Campus Life and its Center for Emotional Wellness recently hosted the two-day inaugural HBCU Mental Health Summit. A virtual event, held during Minority Mental Health Month, brought together 130 mental health professionals, faculty, student affairs staff, consultants and graduate students from mo...
Kentucky State University alumna promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard
A Kentucky State University alumna was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard. La’Shawna Waller, who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Kentucky State, now holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and serves as the operations officer for the Army National Guard G-9, Installations and Environment Directorate. Waller earned a master’s in special education by taking online courses while...