Kentucky State University alumni traveled far and wide to celebrate Founder's Day

Kentucky State University alumni traveled far and wide to celebrate Founder's Day

October 21, 2019

Kentucky State University officials celebrated its 133rd year as an institution Oct. 11 as part of the Founder’s Day Convocation. Michael N. Weaver Jr., the 26th Mister Kentucky State University, said Kentucky State has and always will have a permanent impact on the lives of many. The Golden Class of 1969 was honored as part of its 50-year anniversary, with Dr. Gerald W. Patton providing the class response. The class bequeathed an...

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Kentucky State University National Alumni Association hosted inaugural breast cancer awareness walk/run

Kentucky State University National Alumni Association hosted inaugural breast cancer awareness walk/run

October 21, 2019

The Kentucky State University National Alumni Association hosted its inaugural breast cancer awareness walk/run as part of Kentucky State University Homecoming activities Oct. 11. Kellea Tibbs, director of alumni relations, said alumna Crystal Woodard, who is currently battling breast cancer, planted the seed for the event. “I want to bring awareness to breast cancer and those in need while battling breast cancer and to acknowledge...

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Kentucky State University alumna uses social work to change lives

Kentucky State University alumna uses social work to change lives

October 4, 2019

A Kentucky State University alumna uses her expertise in social work to change lives. Amber C. Lane, class of 2011, currently works as a licensed social work counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas. Lane has been in the field since 2012. “I truly love and enjoy the social work field,” Lane said. “Social work is definitely my calling. I enjoy giving back to others and the community.” Lane said her time at Kentucky...

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Kentucky State University joins Degrees When Due, a national adult completion initiative

Kentucky State University joins Degrees When Due, a national adult completion initiative

October 4, 2019

Kentucky State University joined 14 Kentucky public colleges and universities participating in Degrees When Due, a national initiative of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), to help students who have some college credits complete their degrees. Through the initiative, campus liaisons will learn best practices in adult completion strategies, while re-engaging students who have stopped out of their studies, according to...

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