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Kentucky State to distribute laptop computers to its fall freshman class
The next generation of Thorobreds will not have to include laptop computers on their long list of items required for college success. Kentucky State University will issue every first-time, full-time freshman a new laptop computer. Giving new students access to laptops support Kentucky State’s new campus-wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Learning that Works, which equips every student with the necessary technology skills and pro...

Students and faculty earned honors during student research day
Kentucky State University students and faculty earned honors during the annual student research day hosted by the School of Business and Technology. Students from the campus community presented research via oral and poster presentations. Over 250 people attended the event, which featured 56 poster and oral presentations by student scholars. Work was judged by faculty, administrators and business and government professionals. Honors...

Kentucky State University provides access to summer learning
Summer camps and programs began June 9 at Kentucky State University and will continue through the end of July, as the University provides access to learning year-round. AgDiscovery began June 9 in the Cooperative Extension Building and concludes June 22. AgDiscovery is a summer camp outreach program designed to introduce middle through high school students to career paths in the agricultural sciences field. Upward Bound began June...

Kevin Cooke sheds light on his career and upbringing at Kentucky State University
A Kentucky State University alumnus is representing his alma mater well with his prosperous information technology career in Washington, D. C. Kevin Cooke serves as the deputy chief information officer for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). His duties include providing leadership and strategic direction for the day-to-day operations while providing guidance, oversight, and management for information techn...