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Kentucky State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly speaker encouraged a “but if not” attitude
Kentucky State University honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its annual assembly memorializing the civil rights icon. “Sixty four years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class of Kentucky State College,” Dr. Stashia L. Emanuel, acting executive director of strategic initiatives, said. “Dr. King said, ‘We have before us the glorious opportunity to inject a new di...
Kentucky State University welcomes highly experienced chief financial officer
Kentucky State University will reap the benefits of a highly experienced chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration. Dr. Gerald D. Shields recently began in the role, as previous chief financial officer and vice president of administration Gregory Rush returned to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. “I have a career passion for developing and executing organizational plans and operationa...
Kentucky State University alumnus appointed to Board of Regents
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently appointed to the institution’s Board of Regents by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Gerald W. Patton, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science at Kentucky State in 1969, was appointed to a term ending June 30, 2027. Patton went on to earn a Master of Arts in history at Western Illinois University in 1973 and a Doctor of Philosophy in history from the Univers...
Award-winning radio host and multi-faceted professor to headline Kentucky State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
An award-winning radio host and multi-faceted professor will headline the Kentucky State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall. The assembly may be viewed virtually at https://kysu.zoom.us/j/91301388416 with webinar ID 913 0138 8416. Dr. Tiffany Monique Lloyd is an award-winning professor, political scientist, economist, author, singer, radio hos...