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Kentucky State University director gets favorable early review for "The Harlan Renaissance"
The Kentucky State University interim director for the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) recently received a favorable early review for his upcoming book. Dr. William H. Turner, former interim president and current interim director of CREED at Kentucky State, received the first published review of his book, “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns,” from the Da...
Kentucky State University alumnus earned master’s degree from John Hopkins University
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently earned a master’s degree from John Hopkins University. Byron Brown graduated from John Hopkins University with a master’s degree in teaching writing. Brown is the first African American male to receive that degree from John Hopkins University. The degree becomes Brown’s fourth master’s degree, while also matriculating a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Liberty University. ...
Kentucky State University professor received distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
A recently retired Kentucky State University professor recently received the distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Joanne Bankston, who recently retired from Kentucky State after 44 years of service, was one of three recipients of the award. The award is the association’s highest honor, awarded to three professionals at the annual meeting each year. The award recognizes outs...
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of basketball legend Yusuf A. Hasan
With a heavy heart, Kentucky State University Athletics and the entire University community mourns the passing of basketball great Yusuf A. Hasan (Harvey W. Carmichael), who played basketball at Kentucky State University from 1971-1975. As a freshman starter, Hasan became a Kentucky State University NAIA National Championship basketball team member. He attained the status of All-American in the 1973-74 and 1974-75 seasons. He was a...