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Dr. Harrison B. Wilson: A Man, A Leader, and an HBCU Legend
Maya Angelou pens in her obsequious poem, “When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile. We breathe, briefly. Our eyes, briefly, see with a hurtful clarity. Our memory, suddenly sharpened, examines, gnaws on kind words unsaid, promised walks never taken.” These words hang on me like an albatross. As president of Kentucky State University, I have been focused to reifying the history and impact of our ins...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents chair received high honor from Kentucky Association of School Administrators
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents chair recently received accolades from the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). Dr. Elaine Farris received the Power of One Award from the Kentucky Association of School Administrators during a special ceremony. According to a press release from KASA, “this award honors an influential and inspirational role model whose willingness to effect important and...
Kentucky State University alumnus pursued a career in higher education to be a helper
One Kentucky State University alumnus is in his 11th year in higher education. Wise words from his grandmother has helped shape his life. Kevin Reese, class of 2007, works at The University of Nebraska – Lincoln in diversity inclusion. “Growing up, my grandmother would always say that we are helpers to one another, so I took that thought and ran with it,” Reese said. Reese said his office focuses on helping underrepresented, first-...
Kentucky State University alumna followed in her father's footsteps
A Kentucky State University alumna followed in her father’s footsteps into the field of marketing and now works for Pandora Music in New York. Lauren D. Williams, a 2006 graduate and director of vertical marketing at Pandora, said her father worked in marketing his entire career. “I never thought I would end up following in his footsteps, but somehow I did and it has truly been a wonderful and adventurous experience,” Williams said...