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Kentucky State University will receive nearly $250,000 in federal funding for agriculture research
Kentucky State University recently received nearly $250,000 in federal funding, as part of a $21.8 million investment by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1890 Land-grant institutions to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Our 1890 Land-grant universities are an integral part of our nation’s fabric,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a USDA press announcement. “ We are pleased to...
Kentucky State University alumnus featured on The Culture Effect
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently featured on an episode of The Culture Effect Podcast by Historically Black Since. Kevin R. Cooke Jr., chief FOIA and privacy officer at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed his life and career on the podcast and noted the influence Kentucky State University had on his journey. Cooke comes from a long line of Kentucky State graduates and his daugh...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents Tap Clara Ross Stamps to Serve as Acting President
Kentucky State University Board of Regents today confirmed the resignation of Dr. M. Christopher Brown II effective immediately. In 2017, Brown was named the 18th president of Kentucky State, after serving in leadership roles at leading HBCUs in Louisiana and Mississippi. Brown’s resignation was accepted today at a special called Board meeting. The Board named Clara Ross Stamps, Kentucky State’s senior vice president for Brand Iden...
Two Kentucky State University alumni were recently inducted into the Frankfort Independent Schools hall of fame
Two Kentucky State University alumni were recently inducted into the Frankfort Independent Schools (FIS) hall of fame for the classes of 2020 and 2021. Henry Kemp, who had a long and distinguished career teaching industrial education at Kentucky State University and Prairie View A&M, was inducted into the class of 2020. Kemp was also a beloved teacher and coach at Mayo-Underwood, teaching shop, coaching football and basketball,...