Kentucky State University included in innovative program with Diageo North America

Kentucky State University included in innovative program with Diageo North America

February 8, 2021

Kentucky State University is one of 25 HBCUs included in an innovative program by Diageo North America to develop future leaders and help shape a more equitable society.  Diageo North America has pledged $10 million to fund permanent endowments, create innovation hubs at select HBCUs and an internship platform to help drive diversity within the industry.   According to a Diageo North America press release, “funds will be available...

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Kentucky State University to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11

Kentucky State University to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11

February 2, 2021

The Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment is hosting its annual legislative fish fry Thursday, Feb. 11 from noon until 2 p.m., with pick up available in the William Exum Center parking lot. The fish fry is an opportunity for Kentucky State University to host the Kentucky legislature and for interested parties to meet with their state legislators and discuss the upcoming General Assembly....

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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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Kentucky State University alumna named teacher of the year

Kentucky State University alumna named teacher of the year

February 1, 2021

A Kentucky State University alumna was recently named teacher of the year at her school in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Danielle (Roberts) Adams teaches second grade at Green Magnet Academy in Knoxville.  “Much like Kentucky State being the little school on the hill, so is Green Magnet,” Adams said. “We’re are also a little school, on the hill, overlooking downtown Knoxville.” Adams said she is shocked and honored to receive the teacher...

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