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Kentucky State University featured in Washington Post story about Black-owned distilleries
The Washington Post recently featured Kentucky State University’s fermentation and distillation science program in a story about Black-owned distilleries in Kentucky. The story discusses the program, features Dr. Kirk Pomper and Dr. Erin Gilliam, and discusses the history of African Americans and bourbon. Click here to read the full story. To learn more about Kentucky State’s fermentation and distillation science program, click here.
Kentucky State University celebrated Atwood Day to honor late President Atwood
Kentucky State University celebrated Atwood Day March 25 to honor the late Rufus B. Atwood, the University’s ninth and longest-serving president. The Atwood Day Assembly, with the theme “Democracy Moving Forward: Looking Toward a New Day,” featured Dr. William H. Turner as its keynote speaker. Turner is the interim director of Kentucky State’s Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) and the former...
Kentucky State University administrator selected as a member of the 2021 Millennium Leadership Initiative
A Kentucky State University administrator was recently selected as a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2021 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI). Dr. Tymon M. Graham, Kentucky State University Chief of Staff, joined the 32-member MLI class of 2021. According to an AASCU news release, “MLI provides individuals traditionally underrepresented in the highest ranks of postsecondary educati...
Kentucky State University to kick off 135th anniversary celebration with giving campaign, new partnership with Ale-8-One
After navigating the effects of a global pandemic for the last year to deliver access to education, Kentucky State University has more reasons than ever to celebrate its 135th anniversary as an institution of higher education. Part of the 135th anniversary celebration is a new partnership with the iconic Kentucky soda brand, Ale-8-One Bottling Company. Ale-8-One, local producer of Kentucky’s original ginger and citrus soft drink s...