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Kentucky State University alumna featured for her work in fashion in Paper Magazine
A Kentucky State University alumna is a pioneer in her work in the fashion industry. Stephanie Thomas is working to end ableism in the fashion industry and was recognized for her work recently in Paper Magazine. Thomas has a blog called Cur8able, which serves as a disability fashion lifestyle platform, according to Paper. Click here to read the full profile of Thomas and her pioneering work.
Kentucky State University partnership with Frankfort Independent Schools produces first associate degree graduate
Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools (FIS) partnered two years ago to provide access to college credits and the chance for high school seniors to graduate with an associate degree and a high school diploma. That partnership yielded its first group of high school students graduating with high school credit and the first student to graduate with an associate degree from Kentucky State and a high school diploma...
Kentucky State University scientist receives 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award
A Kentucky State University scientist recently received a 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award in soil conservation. According to a news release for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin will focus on establishing soil conservation measures that farmers can adapt to their operations during a one-year residency with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as a 2020 awardee of the agency’s 1890 Fac...
Kentucky State University alumnus hired as Ohio political director for Joe Biden
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently hired as the statewide political director in Ohio for the Joe Biden presidential campaign. Alan Bannister, who formerly served as the Toledo mayoral executive assistant, is no stranger to local and national politics. Bannister, according to the Toledo Blade, held the same role as statewide political director in Ohio for the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2016. Bannister resigned as the...