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Kentucky State University graduate overcame loss, grief and depression to become valedictorian
A Kentucky State University graduate overcame the loss of his grandfather and father within a week of each other to earn the honor of valedictorian for the spring class of 2020. Derek Roberts, a computer science major from Frankfort, said his grandmother inspired him to become valedictorian. “My grandmother got her degree here when she was an older woman and I was a boy,” Roberts said. “She used to tell me about how she was so clos...
Kentucky State University professor submits 30th paper review
A Kentucky State University professor recently reviewed his 30th paper for the Journal of Doctoral Studies. Dr. Charles Nichols, a Kentucky State alumnus, of the School of Business and Computational Sciences, submitted his 30th paper review to the International Journal of Doctoral Studies (IJDS), a publication of the Informing Science Institute. Nichols reviewed the paper, “Perceptions After Completing the Degree: A Qualitative C...
New NCAA guidelines affect Kentucky State University student-athlete recruitment and eligibility
The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected most aspects of life. Collegiate recruitment of student athletes is no different. Since the beginning of the pandemic, colleges and universities have been working closely with the NCAA to establish new legislation to protect student athletes, coaches and administrators. The NCAA Division II Council adopted emergency legislation to immediately establish a recruiting dead period in all spor...
Kentucky State University to extend telework through May 15
In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Healthy At Work guidelines, Kentucky State University officials have extended employee telework through May 15. The previous guidelines will expire April 30. While the Commonwealth will begin reopening some sectors of the economy during the first phase of Healthy At Work, Kentucky State University is not included in the first phase and will continue to practice staying healthy...