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Kentucky State University professor earns certification as Github campus advisor
A Kentucky State University professor recently earned the certification required to become a Github campus advisor. Dr. Jens Hannemann, associate professor of computer science at Kentucky State, recently earned the certification. “As a GitHub advisor, I will help students to set up their GitHub portfolios according to industry best practices,” Hannemann said. Hannemann said students (not only in computer science, but in any area wh...
Kentucky State University and Simmons College of Kentucky answer the Commonwealth’s call
Kentucky State University and Simmons College of Kentucky recently signed a letter of intent to explore areas of collaboration in response to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s call for the recruitment and training of more Black teachers. “We are excited that this moment can be a time when we can enhance the freedom of others,” Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II said. “Kentucky’s only private HBCU and Kentuck...
KSUNAA officers elected to new roles
The Kentucky State University National Alumni Association recently held its elections. Richard Graves, class of 1980 and affiliated with the Indianapolis chapter, remains president. Dr. Linda Whye, class of 1981, will serve as vice president. Aaron Terrell, class of 2007 and affiliated with the Chicago chapter, will serve as treasurer. Renee Micou of the Detroit chapter and class of 1973 will serve as financial secretary. Roxlauna...
Two Kentucky State University students chosen as 2020 White House Competitiveness Scholars
Kentucky State University recently had two students chosen as 2020 White House Competitiveness Scholars. Brionna Greer from Owensboro and Christopher Ward from Louisville are two of 44 scholars selected from the nation’s 107 HBCUs. Scholars were chosen based on their academic achievement, civic and campus engagement and entrepreneurial ethos. As a result of their selection, Greer and Ward will serve for one academic school year as...