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Retired state trooper returns to Kentucky State University to earn a biology degree and aim for medical school
The Kentucky State University valedictorian for the Spring 2019 Commencement Convocation retired as a state trooper and decided to use his second act to earn a degree in biology and apply to medical school. John Bradley, a Lexington resident, said his relationship with Kentucky State goes back to 1996. “I began service with the Kentucky State Police as a state trooper,” Bradley said. “At that time, the KSP Academy training incorpor...
Kentucky State University's Miss KSU plans to make her mark in fashion after graduation
Kentucky State University’s 2018-19 Miss KSU accomplished much during her college career, but she’s only getting started. Cierra Couch, a graduating senior from Indianapolis, said Kentucky State felt like home from the time she toured campus. “I was also recruited to play volleyball, so both of my goals of attending an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) and playing college volleyball were fulfilled,” Couch said. The b...
Kentucky State University alumnus fulfills dream of working in the automotive industry
A Kentucky State University alumnus went from installing car audio and alarm systems to working as the head of retail and leadership training at Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) over the course of his career. Jason F. Fullman, class of 2010, said he always wanted to work in the automotive industry. “In high school I installed car audio and alarm systems, which led to me majoring in applied mathematics/physics (at Kentucky State) and elect...
Kentucky State University students recognized nationally with agriculture research awards
Five Kentucky State University students won awards at a national research competition among the 19 1890 Land Grant Universities. The Association of 1890 Research Directors hosted its 19th Biennial Research Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida, and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the representative body. Students traveled from all 1890 Land Grant Universities to showcase their research projects via oral and poster judged presentati...