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Kentucky State University student won a $10,000 scholarship at Keeneland
A Kentucky State University student recently won a $10,000 scholarship as part of College Scholarship Day at Keeneland in Lexington. Erica McKind was one of the lucky winners to nab one of two $10,000 scholarships that day as part of the Keeneland Fall Meet. Scholarships totaling $40,00 were available to full-time college students who participated in the day either online or in-person. Students who pre-registered were eligible to...
Two-time Kentucky State University alumna selected to lead the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council as chair
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the selection of a two-time Kentucky State University alumna as the chair for its Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC). Heather Gate earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science as well as a master’s degree in computer science and public administration from Kentucky State. Gate also serves as the vice president of digital inclusion at Connected Nation...
Kentucky State University senior received $1,000 scholarship
A Kentucky State University education major recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the Margaret Bell Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund. Jordan Lewis, a senior education major from Lexington received the scholarship, which is for full-time Kentucky State University African American students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree and a career in teaching at the elementary, middle or high school level. Applicants must be accepted...
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...