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Kentucky State University teamed up with JCPS to teach about implicit bias
The Kentucky State University Center for Research in the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) and the Office of Distance Education recently collaborated to create and facilitate professional learning for teachers and leaders in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). JCPS identified the need for training in the area of implicit bias as part of the district’s plan to remove barriers and establish equity-based instruction...
The newest Kentucky State University royalty is announced
The newest Miss and Mister Kentucky State University were recently announced after royal elections. Yasmine Harper, a senior from Lambert, Mississippi, and Cameron Galloway, a senior from Paducah, are the newest queen and king at the College on the Hill. Harper is a psychology and political science double major. Harper’s activities and organizations include serving as an active member of the United States Army Reserves, Phi Theta...
Kentucky State University alumnus found his niche in public finance
A Kentucky State University alumnus has carved out a career in public finance after earning a bachelor’s in public administration from the College on the Hill. Mikiyon Alexander, class of 2003, is currently a senior director at Fitch Ratings in the U.S. Public Finance Department managing the municipal housing finance and social lending team. Alexander said he originally wanted to work in education to help close the gap among unde...
Kentucky State University welcomes hall of fame track and field, cross country coach
Kentucky State University recently welcomed a new track coach to the Thorobred family. Cecil Ward Jr., a Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) Hall of Fame inductee, is the new head coach of Kentucky State men’s and women’s track and field and cross country. As the head coach of the girls’ track and field team at Paducah Tilghman, Ward coached the squad to 12 state championships, including eight-straight titles from 2...