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Kentucky State University professor part of group that created new species of fish
A Kentucky State University professor is part of a research group that inadvertently created a new species of fish. Dr. Ken Semmens, assistant professor of aquaculture, and his colleagues inadvertently created the sturddlefish, a hybrid of the Russian sturgeon and the American paddlefish. The discovery has garnered international attention in outlets such as the New York Times, CNN, Science Magazine and USA Today. Semmens was recent...
Kentucky State University student received scholarship from City of Kankakee
A Kentucky State University student recently received a scholarship during the City of Kankakee’s African-American Leadership Scholarship awards celebration. Janae Fleming was one of five recipients of the scholarship, which are awarded based on academics, leadership and community involvement. Fleming will major in business administration with a specialization in accounting. Click here to read the full report.
Kentucky State University alumnus named 2020 YPAL award winner
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently named a 2020 Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) award winner. Joseph Franklin, who works at TEKsystems, is a former Kentucky State University student regent and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. According to a press release from YPAL, Franklin“ is one of 10 diverse young professionals who all have one thing in common, they are an exemplar of the YPAL’s mission, to connec...
Kentucky State University students will have the choice of in-person or remote classes this fall
In an effort to prioritize the health, safety and well-being of the entire campus community, Kentucky State University officials have developed a program to allow all students to choose the best learning and living options for themselves for Fall 2020. BREDS Choice is a new initiative by the University that emphasizes the personal health, safety and well-being of every member of the campus community, while providing access to high...