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Kentucky State University professor completed fellowship in Senegal
A Kentucky State University professor was awarded and completed a research fellowship from the Council of American Overseas Research (CAORC) – West African Faculty Development Seminar in Senegal recently. Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam, an associate professor of history and a Kentucky State alumna, spent most of January in Senegal, where she traveled throughout the country. Gilliam said the highly competitive fellowship immerses faculty...
Kentucky State University students encouraged to participate in strengthening communities during Heritage Assembly
Kentucky State University students, staff, faculty and administration heard words of wisdom from Dwayne M. Murray, Esq. during the 2020 Heritage Assembly. Murray, the 31st Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., said it’s important to celebrate our heritage by giving honor to those who came before us, who fought against the injustices in this country. “Our ancestors were filled with wisdom beyond their years,” Murray s...
Kentucky State University hosted the Thorobred Experience
Kentucky State University hosted the Thorobred Experience Saturday, Feb. 29. The program, part of a state-wide and national event known as TRIO Day, provides college and career readiness at a host location. This year, Kentucky State University served as the host institution for the Commonwealth and will welcome approximately 350 TRIO students. “We wanted our guests to experience the best of Kentucky State while on our campus,” T’Eb...
Transfer student found her home at Kentucky State University
One Kentucky State University student overcame the loss of family members and found her way on campus. Holly Haynes, senior class president, a member of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team, a tutor at the Thorobred Learning Center and the secretary for Progressive Nation, wasn’t always so involved on campus. “When I got here, I was having a difficult time making friends, other than those I had through choir, and I felt extreme...