Kentucky State University won a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety

Kentucky State University won a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety

October 29, 2021

Kentucky State University was recently recognized with a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety.  According to Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) website, “The Destiny Awards are presented annually by KEMI to policyholders that best exemplify KEMI’s motto, ‘Control your own destiny.’ The awards symbolize what can be accomplished when organizations work together to improve workplace safety.” The KEMI website also note...

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Kentucky State University senior placed fourth in Associated Collegiate Press competition

Kentucky State University senior placed fourth in Associated Collegiate Press competition

October 29, 2021

A Kentucky State University senior recently received accolades for his work in broadcast journalism.  Josh Wilkerson, a senior mass communication and journalism major, placed fourth in the commentary category for broadcast story of the year from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP).  Wilkerson’s commentary, titled “Exum Center Reopens,” was the first broadcasting award a Kentucky State University student has won from the ACP. Clic...

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Two-time Kentucky State University alumna selected to lead the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council as chair

Two-time Kentucky State University alumna selected to lead the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council as chair

October 22, 2021

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...

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Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds formally recognized as one of the baddest bands in the land

Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds formally recognized as one of the baddest bands in the land

October 22, 2021

Everyone on the Hill knows the Mighty Marching Thorobreds are the baddest band in the land, but The Undefeated recently formally confirmed what Thorobreds already know.  In The Undefeated HBCU band rankings, Kentucky State was labeled as a program on the rise as it broke into the publications rankings for the first time.  “We are extremely honored to be considered amongst the best in the HBCU band world,” Alvin Level, director of b...

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