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Kentucky State University professor transforms basement into production studio for online learning
As Kentucky State University transitions to online learning during the global pandemic, faculty have made preparations to help Thorobreds continue to strive for academic excellence. Dr. Jens Hannemann, associate professor for computer science, transformed his basement into a production student to better help his students during this unprecedented time. “Modern mobile phones are ridiculously good video cameras for this particular...

Kentucky State University alumnus translated success in Frankfort into position at SpaceX
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently received a promotion at a company that goes out-of-this world.Christopher Alan Stanley used tools he learned at Kentucky State and applied for work in the Commonwealth to land a job at SpaceX and recently earn a promotion.“I started working at SpaceX in 2018 as a Linux systems engineer focusing on security,” Stanley said. “From there I quickly transitioned to senior information security...

COVID-19 campus update for March 18, 2020
Fellow Thorobreds: In the wake of the global pandemic we currently face, Kentucky State University would like to remind and update the campus community of current protocols in place. As good citizens and model Thorobreds, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to stem the spread of this disease. Students: Instruction, housing and dining Kentucky State officials have suspended in-person classes until April 13. Classes are...

Resource to help kids understand COVID-19
The resource in the link below, “Hello! I am the Coronavirus” by Manuel Molina, is a free resource to help children and others understand the current global pandemic. Click here to view “Hello! I am the Coronavirus.”