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Kentucky State University professor published in Veterinary Research
A Kentucky State University professor and scientists at Nanjing University Veterinary School recently had collaborative research published in the field’s most prestigious peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Alexander C.K. Lai, assistant professor of biology, was the lead corresponding author of a peer-reviewed publication in Veterinary Research. Lai said the journal is the most prestigious in its field. “Using full genome sequencing and hig...
Kentucky State University alumna recognized as one of Georgia's most powerful and influential attorneys
A Kentucky State University alumna was recently named one of Georgia’s most powerful and influential attorneys by the Women Works Media Group. Patricia Russell-McCloud was among the honorees during the awards ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta in October. Women Works Media Group was founded in 1990 and is the parent company for Women Looking Ahead and Men Looking Ahead, publications that honor and celebrate the achievements of...
Kentucky State University named one of Kentucky's best colleges and universities
Kentucky State University was recently named one of Kentucky’s best colleges and universities by EDsmart.org. According to its website, EDsmart reviews publicly available data to produce independent ranking assessments of various educational programs, in addition to student guides and resources. EDsmart assesses colleges on average net price, graduation rate, retention rate and the median earnings of former students who received fe...
Kentucky State University professor penned the biography of Dolemite before Eddie Murphy's Netflix film
A Kentucky State University professor wrote the biography of Rudy Ray Moore, whose life is portrayed by Eddie Murphy in Netflix’s “Dolemite Is My Name,” nearly 24 years before the big budget film. Dr. David Shabazz, associate professor of journalism, and his brother, Julian, wrote the biography and David was recently quoted in USA Today regarding the accuracy of the film portrayal. “The story is authentic,” Shabazz said of the film...