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Kentucky State University partners with College of DuPage in Illinois for degree pathway
Kentucky State University has entered into a partnership with the College of DuPage in Illinois to provide seamless transfer for its students. Students who earn an associate degree at College of DuPage can transfer to Kentucky State to pursue a bachelor’s degree. “I am excited about Kentucky State University’s partnership with the College of DuPage,” Jennifer Williams, director of B.R.E.D.S. Office of Enrollment and Scholarships,...
Kentucky State University alumnus makes history as youngest Black mayor in Illinois history
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently made history as the youngest Black mayor in Illinois history. Darren E. Bryant became the youngest Black mayor at 29 when he took office as the mayor of the village of Robbins, a historic Black village outside of Chicago. Bryant defeated incumbent Tyrone Ward with 52 percent of the vote. According to news reports, Robbins is among the oldest African American communities in the country....
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct regular quarterly meeting June 3
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for its regular quarterly meeting Thursday, June 3, 2021. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. via teleconference. During the regular meeting, the Board will go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation and KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss individual personnel matters. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/92813593642 Webinar ID: 928 1359 3642 Phone...
Kentucky State University program chair published an article featured in the New Social Worker Online Magazine
The Kentucky State University chair of social work recently published an article featured in The New Social Worker: The Social Work Careers Magazine. Dr. Mindy Brooks-Eaves, chair of the social work program, published “Self-Care A-Z: Self-Care as Sociopolitical Liberation for Black Women” in The New Social Worker. Brooks-Eaves discussed the importance of self-care for everyone, but especially the importance of self-care for Black...