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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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 student won a $10,000 scholarship at Keeneland

Kentucky State University student won a $10,000 scholarship at Keeneland

October 22, 2021

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...

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Kentucky State University highway signs signifying HBCU status installed on I-64

Kentucky State University highway signs signifying HBCU status installed on I-64

October 22, 2021

Two Kentucky State University highway signs denoting the 135-year-old institution's federal designation as one of the nation’s Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) were set for installation Friday, Oct. 22.  According to the Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear,  the signs will be installed facing both directions of Interstate Highway 64 near Exits 53B and Exit 58, respectively.  “While Kentucky State University directional...

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