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Kentucky State University students win Kentucky Press Association awards
Five Kentucky State University students recently won Kentucky Press Association (KPA) 2020 Excellence in in Newspapers awards. All winners competed in the student publications class 1 division for their work in Thorobred News. Ma’Rico Holland won third place for best sports story. Donovan Green won second place for best business/agri-business story in the same division. Josh Wilkerson won third place for best photo essay. Isaiah Br...
Kentucky State University included in innovative program with Diageo North America
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...
Kentucky State University department chair appointed to NASM nominating committee
The Kentucky State University interim chair of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts was recently appointed to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) nominating committee. Dr. Lori C. Hicks, in her third year at Kentucky State, will serve on the committee. Kentucky State has been a NASM member for 40 years. “I am excited to serve NASM and to become more involved in the inner workings of the organization,” Hicks...
Kentucky State University to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11
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....