Kentucky State University received largest ever donation of $1 million from Diageo North America

Kentucky State University received largest ever donation of $1 million from Diageo North America

April 22, 2021

Kentucky State University recently received the largest lump-sum donation in its history after a gift of $1 million from Diageo North America.  Diageo announced earlier this year that it was partnering with 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) around the country to create an innovative program to develop future leaders and shape a more equitable future. An Associated Press story reported that Diageo was giving fo...

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Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. is now part of the Amazon Smile program

Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. is now part of the Amazon Smile program

April 19, 2021

Consumers can now benefit Kentucky State University when shopping on Amazon through the Amazon Smile program.  The Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. is now an official charity listed as part of the Amazon Smile program, which donates 0.5 percent of eligible purchases to the charity selected by the consumer. The program comes at no cost to the buyer.  Click here to select the Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. and b...

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Student organization explored the power of representation through My VP Looks Like Me event

Student organization explored the power of representation through My VP Looks Like Me event

April 19, 2021

A Kentucky State University student organization recently explored the power of representation during a virtual event featuring two women administrators on campus. Sisters Improving Statistics (S.I.S.) hosted the event entitled, “My VP Looks Like Me.” Dr. Pernella Deams, interim vice president for Student Engagement and Campus Life, and Clara Ross Stamps, senior vice president for Brand Identity and University Relations, were the f...

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Two Kentucky State University librarians recently presented at the Library 2.021 virtual conference

Two Kentucky State University librarians recently presented at the Library 2.021 virtual conference

April 19, 2021

Two Kentucky State University librarians recently offered service work to their field by presenting at the Library 2.021 virtual conference. Dantrea Hampton and Sheila Stuckey recently presented “Encouraging Civic Engagement on Campus,” at the Library 2.021 virtual bilingual conference.    The conference was a meeting place for librarians with diverse experiences, from public and academic libraries, and from both sides of the Mexic...

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