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Kentucky State University mass communications and journalism department earned two national awards
The Kentucky State University mass communications and journalism department recently earned two national awards from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Lyric Hill, a senior, won the award of excellence for podcasting in the student audio competition. Dr. David Shabazz, acting dean of the College of Humanities, Business and Society, also received an award of excellence in the faculty audio competition for a public service a...
Founder’s Day award recipients represent the best of Kentucky State University and its partners
Kentucky State University recognized some of its best recently with the Founder’s Day awards during Homecoming. Dr. Lee Charles Harris was the recipient of the John Henry Jackson Achievement Award, the highest award granted by the University to an individual whose life exhibits tenacity, fortitude and excellence. Harris was instrumental in the development of Kentucky State University’s School of Nursing and is a vocal and adamant...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct special-called meeting October 19
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for a special-called meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. via teleconference. During the special-called meeting, the Board will go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation and KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss individual personnel matters. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/96321023800 Webinar ID: 963 2102 38...
Kentucky State University alumni return for the 2021 Founder’s Day Convocation
Kentucky State University officials celebrated its 135th year as an institution Oct. 8 as part of the Founder’s Day Convocation. Dezyree’ Marie Fields, the 92nd Miss Kentucky State University, said Kentucky State has nurtured an alumni base that is bold and pure for 135 years. The Golden Classes of 1970 and 1971 were honored as part of its 50-year anniversary, with Vassie Cook and Tava Clay representing the classes. Richard H. Gra...