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Kentucky State University student named an AT&T Dream in Black Rising Future Maker
A Kentucky State University student was recently named as one of AT&T’s Dream in Black Rising Future Makers. Christian White, a junior and current Mister Kentucky State University, joined the class of 2021 Rising Future Makers. The new initiative by AT&T is designed to “support diverse communities through uplifting programs, support, and storytelling,” according to the AT&T website. According to AT&T, “each selected Future Maker...
Two Kentucky State University students win awards at KAS annual meeting
Two Kentucky State University students recently won awards at the Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) 2021 annual meeting. The meeting occurred virtually, with more than 400 scientists and more than 130 students participating from Kentucky colleges and universities in the research competitions. Jocelyn Marables was awarded second place in health sciences for “Determination of Antibiotic Resistance in Probiotics Isolated from Commerc...
Kentucky State University alumnus makes history as first Black Southland Conference commissioner
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently made history after being named the first Black Southland Conference commissioner. Chris Grant, a former Kentucky State University student and football player, will take the helm of the Southland Conference after current commissioner Tom Burnett departs to become a full-time senior consultant role of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee at the conclusion of the 2022 NCAA Men’s B...
Kentucky State University named its 2021 Small Farmer of the Year
Kentucky State University named Travis Cleaver its 2021 Small Farmer of the Year. Interested in farming since he was a little kid on his parents’ tobacco farm, Cleaver now farms in Bonnieville and Hodgenville, working with his family to operate Cleav’s Family Market. They raise and sell hogs, cows, chickens, rabbits and have an 18-week market garden with produce grown in their three high tunnels and via row cropping. Cleaver has r...