Kentucky State University professor was the corresponding author on publication about a new feline influenza virus

Kentucky State University professor was the corresponding author on publication about a new feline influenza virus

October 29, 2021

A Kentucky State University professor is the corresponding author on a new publication about a new feline influenza virus.  Dr. Alexander Lai, associate professor of biology, is the corresponding author of “Emergence and Characterization of a Novel Reassortant Canine Influenza Virus Isolated from Cats.”  “We have discovered a new feline influenza virus,” Lai said, “It is a reassortant virus of canine influenza virus with the NS (no...

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Kentucky State University senior received $1,000 scholarship

Kentucky State University senior received $1,000 scholarship

October 22, 2021

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...

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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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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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