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Kentucky State University professor to receive award from Carter G. Woodson Academy
A Kentucky State University professor is set to receive an award from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington. Dr. Herman E. Walston, professor of child development and family relations, will receive the Spokesmen Award during the school’s 3rd African American Achievement Awards show. The show is sponsored by the high school African American Heritage class and is completely student led. Walston is in his 43rd year at Kentucky State....
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...
Kentucky State University graduate managed work and academics to achieve her goal
A Kentucky State University graduating senior is ready to begin a career in nursing after earning her associate degree at the college on the hill. Lila D. Johnson, a senior nursing major from Frankfort, said she chose Kentucky State because of proximity and the availability of the evening nursing program. One of her favorite parts of her journey was the camaraderie with her classmates. “Nursing is a hard major and we all supported...