Kentucky State University to host 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday

Kentucky State University to host 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday

May 8, 2019

Kentucky State University will host its 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday at 9 a.m. in the William Exum Center gymnasium. Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will deliver the keynote address. Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher and an advocate of STEM education. Chrisette Michele, a...

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Retired state trooper returns to Kentucky State University to earn a biology degree and aim for medical school

Retired state trooper returns to Kentucky State University to earn a biology degree and aim for medical school

May 6, 2019

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...

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Kentucky State University professor to receive award from Carter G. Woodson Academy

Kentucky State University professor to receive award from Carter G. Woodson Academy

May 6, 2019

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....

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Kentucky State University alumnus fulfills dream of working in the automotive industry

Kentucky State University alumnus fulfills dream of working in the automotive industry

May 6, 2019

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...

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