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Kentucky State University featured in Washington Post story about Black-owned distilleries
The Washington Post recently featured Kentucky State University’s fermentation and distillation science program in a story about Black-owned distilleries in Kentucky. The story discusses the program, features Dr. Kirk Pomper and Dr. Erin Gilliam, and discusses the history of African Americans and bourbon. Click here to read the full story. To learn more about Kentucky State’s fermentation and distillation science program, click here.
Kentucky State University to kick off 135th anniversary celebration with giving campaign, new partnership with Ale-8-One
After navigating the effects of a global pandemic for the last year to deliver access to education, Kentucky State University has more reasons than ever to celebrate its 135th anniversary as an institution of higher education. Part of the 135th anniversary celebration is a new partnership with the iconic Kentucky soda brand, Ale-8-One Bottling Company. Ale-8-One, local producer of Kentucky’s original ginger and citrus soft drink s...
Kentucky State University president to co-host discussion on preparing for college at Bracktown
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will participate in a virtual college preparedness seminar April 12 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with First Baptist Church Bracktown and the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). Participants may join via Zoom at https://kysu.zoom.us/j/94169457136. President Brown, CPE President Dr. Aaron Thompson and First Baptist Church Bracktown Pastor Rodney McFarland Jr. will present...
Kentucky State University to host 2021 Atwood Day Assembly
Kentucky State University will celebrate the observance of Atwood Day in remembrance of the late Rufus B. Atwood, the University’s ninth and longest-serving president, Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. during its Atwood Day Assembly. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting ID 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226. Dr. William H. Turner, interim director of the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (...