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Key hires join Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University added a number of new key hires from the end of the spring semester until the beginning of the fall semester. Dr. Eric Yang was named director of international affairs and global agriculture programs. Yang previously served as director of international programs and services at the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. Yang has also held the titles of director/dean, executive director,...
Kentucky State University professor contributed to new anthology
A Kentucky State University professor recently contributed a chapter to a new anthology about segregation. Mary Barr, assistant professor of sociology at Kentucky State University, contributed a chapter to “The Strange Careers of the Jim Crow North: Segregation and Struggle Outside the South” (New York University Press, 2019) edited by Jeanne Theoharis, Brian Purnell, and Komozi Woodard. The 12 original essays in the book show how...
Kentucky State University adds men's volleyball
FRANKFORT – Kentucky State University’s President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II and Director of Athletics Etienne Thomas today announced that Kentucky State would be growing its stable of NCAA DII intercollegiate sports by adding men’s volleyball, starting with the 2020-2021 school year. The addition of men’s volleyball was announced at a press conference on the Kentucky State campus along with the news that the University has recei...
Kentucky State University statement on safety, security and well-being
The safety, security and well-being of Kentucky State University students is a top priority for our campus community. Campus police is aware of an off-campus fatal incident. Our prayers are with all those affected by this incident. With the rise in violent crimes across the nation, students are advised to stay alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. We all contribute to campus safety and security, and here are a fe...