Kentucky State University alumna appointed commander of 1792D Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

Kentucky State University alumna appointed commander of 1792D Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

February 1, 2021

A Kentucky State University alumna was recently appointed commander of the 1792D Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.  Lieutenant Colonel La’Shawna D. Waller is the new commander of the battalion, as she replaced outgoing commander Lieutenant Colonel Steven E. Engels in a recent change-of-command ceremony in Bowling Green.  “I vow to give my best daily,” Waller said during the ceremony. “I pray that God gives me judgement, wisdom...

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Social justice advocate to headline Kentucky State University Heritage Assembly

Social justice advocate to headline Kentucky State University Heritage Assembly

February 1, 2021

Kentucky State University will look back at its past and celebrate its future Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. during its Heritage Assembly. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting code 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226. Benjamin T. Jealous, president of People for the American Way (PFAW), will serve as the keynote speaker.  President M. Christopher Brown II noted that Jealous’ passion for equality and his dedication to advocating f...

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Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved president’s annual performance review

Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved president’s annual performance review

January 28, 2021

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved the annual evaluation of the University’s president Jan. 28 during its retreat.  Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II’s evaluation and recommendation, which concluded President Brown “is providing effective leadership” and “support for President Brown’s leadership is ubiquitous,”  was approved by the board. The comprehensive assessment was performed by t...

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Attendees encouraged to rise to challenge at Kentucky State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly

Attendees encouraged to rise to challenge at Kentucky State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly

January 18, 2021

Attendees of Kentucky State University’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly were issued a challenge to make impactful history.  Darryl R. Matthews Sr., national partnership specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, said “the day begs you to make your voices heard.” Matthews previously served as the executive director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fraternity. Matthews helped engineer...

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