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Kentucky State University professor awarded grant for soil health research
A Kentucky State University professor’s proposal for soil health research will be funded through the 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program. Dr. Maheteme Gebemedhin, assistant professor of soil science, received confirmation recently that his proposal, “Soil Health Assessment: Comparative studies of cover crop and biochar on soil organic carbon,” will be funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) through the 1890 Faculty...
Beta Mu gives back to Kentucky State and the Frankfort community
In the wake of a national pandemic, members of the Beta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated teamed up with the fraternity’s alumni to donate some local favorites to some of Frankfort’s essential workers. It is a time-honored tradition at Kentucky State University for Greek-lettered student organizations to sponsor a week of campus activities. Considering the University COVID-19 status, the Alpha alumni were innov...
Kentucky State University alumnus named new commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently honored during a change of command ceremony in Fort Bliss, Texas for the HHB, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Capt. Alexander D. Davie Sr is the new commanding officer for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Lt. Col. Joshua Fishman spoke highly of Davie during the ceremony. “Your determination, selfless service and complete buy-in of w...
Three Kentucky State University graduates commissioned during UK Army ROTC spring ceremony
Three Kentucky State University graduates were commissionees during the UK Army ROTC Spring Commissioning program recently. Vinsetta Lawthorn Covington, Paola Flores and Jacquelin Zubiate participated in the virtual commissioning program. Covington is from Birmingham, Alabama and graduates with a bachelor’s in criminal justice and sociology. Covington will attend the basic officer leadership course in Fort Lee, Virginia. Flores is...