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Kentucky State University received largest ever donation of $1 million from Diageo North America
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...
Student organization explored the power of representation through My VP Looks Like Me event
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...
Kentucky State University professor selected as part of CPE Academic Leadership Development Institute
A Kentucky State University professor is one of 19 faculty members across the Commonwealth chosen to participate in the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Academic Leadership Development Institute (ALDI). Dr. Erin Gilliam was recently selected to participate in ALDI, which “provides a series of interactive sessions and small group seminars led by faculty and administrators from across Kentucky and other states,” acc...
Two Kentucky State University librarians recently presented at the Library 2.021 virtual conference
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...