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Kentucky State University donated more than 6,600 pounds of produce through its healthy food initiative
Kentucky State University’s Healthy Food Initiative started in 2020 as a way to make sure that produce grown for research did not go to waste. Since then, thousands of pounds of produce have been donated to soup kitchens in the Frankfort area. In 2021, Kentucky State donated 6,622 pounds of produce, 4,047 of which were to ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men’s Shelter in Frankfort. At ACCESS, the donated produce gets used in meals or put on...
Kentucky State University received nearly $350,000 to help improve water quality
Kentucky State University recently received a grant for nearly $350,000 to help farmers improve water quality. Kentucky State University recently received $349,781.50 from the USDA for a grant titled, “Helping Small-Scale and Socially Disadvantaged Growers in Improving Water Quality to Ensure Food Safety of Produce for Consumers and Increased Sales.” More than 75 percent of Kentucky farmers have sales of less than $25,000 per year...
Kentucky State University presidential search survey
The Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee would greatly appreciate your participation in this anonymous survey, which can be completed in no more than 10 minutes. The results of this survey will be shared with the Presidential Search Committee. Please feel free to share this survey with any and all who might be interested. We thank you very much for your assistance. The survey will close on December 16, 2021. ht...
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...