Kentucky State University president appointed to USDA-1890 Task Force

Kentucky State University president appointed to USDA-1890 Task Force

May 22, 2020

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was recently appointed to the USDA-1890 Task Force. The task force explores cooperative frameworks, discusses partnership opportunities and priority areas. President Brown joins Ray Belton, president of Southern University; Lily D. McNair, president of Tuskegee University; Felecia M. Nave, president of Alcorn State University; and Kent Smith, president of Langston Universi...

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Kentucky State University alumnus named new commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

Kentucky State University alumnus named new commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

May 22, 2020

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...

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Three Kentucky State University graduates commissioned during UK Army ROTC spring ceremony

Three Kentucky State University graduates commissioned during UK Army ROTC spring ceremony

May 21, 2020

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...

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Kentucky State University plans operational savings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Kentucky State University plans operational savings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

May 21, 2020

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II presented the Board of Regents Finance and Administration Committee with a budget adjustment and reduction in force update detailing operational efficiencies and eliminating staff positions totaling approximately $4.6 million or 9.6 percent of the campus budget. “COVID-19 has required Kentucky State University to investigate a variety of options to reduce operational expen...

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