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Kentucky State University student named Army ROTC Wildcat Battalion Cadet Executive Officer
A Kentucky State University student has ascended to the second-highest ranking position in the Army ROTC Wildcat Battalion, which consists of seven colleges and universities. Paola Flores, a senior biology major, was recently selected as the battalion executive officer. The Wildcat Battalion consists of the University of Kentucky, Centre College, Asbury University, Georgetown College, Midway University, Transylvania University and...
Kentucky State University alumna put on "Blinders" and followed her passion
One Kentucky State University alumna has found her niche by creating a unique eyewear company. Brandy Ashford, a 2017 graduate, began an eyewear company called Focused on Forever, which sells wooden eyewear. “I’m the owner and visionary for Focused on Forever Eyewear, located in Hamburg Vision Center in Lexington,” Ashford said. Blinders by Focused on Forever are a wooden eyeglasses and sunglasses product inspired by Ashford’...
Ribbon cutting to highlight new dining locations at Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University will host the grand opening of its new dining locations Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., on the second floor of the Carl M. Hill Student Center. Kentucky State University President M. Christopher II will conduct a ribbon cutting at noon and invites all to attend. The retail dining locations, collectively named 86 + Mane and located in the newly renovated area near Underwood Dining Hall, are Starbucks, WO...
Kentucky State University to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech competition
Kentucky State University is the host location for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech competition, as part of the Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence (EMBODI) program. The event is the result of a partnership with Kentucky State and Louisville and Frankfort Alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. According to Kristel Smith, president of the Frankfort Alumnae Chapter, the focus of the...