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Kentucky State University professor was the corresponding author on publication about a new feline influenza virus
A Kentucky State University professor is the corresponding author on a new publication about a new feline influenza virus. Dr. Alexander Lai, associate professor of biology, is the corresponding author of “Emergence and Characterization of a Novel Reassortant Canine Influenza Virus Isolated from Cats.” “We have discovered a new feline influenza virus,” Lai said, “It is a reassortant virus of canine influenza virus with the NS (no...
Two-time Kentucky State University alumna selected to lead the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council as chair
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the selection of a two-time Kentucky State University alumna as the chair for its Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC). Heather Gate earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science as well as a master’s degree in computer science and public administration from Kentucky State. Gate also serves as the vice president of digital inclusion at Connected Nation...
Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds formally recognized as one of the baddest bands in the land
Everyone on the Hill knows the Mighty Marching Thorobreds are the baddest band in the land, but The Undefeated recently formally confirmed what Thorobreds already know. In The Undefeated HBCU band rankings, Kentucky State was labeled as a program on the rise as it broke into the publications rankings for the first time. “We are extremely honored to be considered amongst the best in the HBCU band world,” Alvin Level, director of b...
Kentucky State University senior received $1,000 scholarship
A Kentucky State University education major recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the Margaret Bell Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund. Jordan Lewis, a senior education major from Lexington received the scholarship, which is for full-time Kentucky State University African American students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree and a career in teaching at the elementary, middle or high school level. Applicants must be accepted...