Kentucky State University Board of Regents chair received high honor from Kentucky Association of School Administrators

Kentucky State University Board of Regents chair received high honor from Kentucky Association of School Administrators

July 29, 2019

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...

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Kentucky State University alumnus pursued a career in higher education to be a helper

Kentucky State University alumnus pursued a career in higher education to be a helper

July 29, 2019

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-...

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Kentucky State University employee enjoys improving services for students

Kentucky State University employee enjoys improving services for students

July 24, 2019

One Kentucky State employee enjoys using his vast experience in financial aid to improve services to students on campus. Jerry Davis, associate director of financial aid, has 35 years of experience in financial aid at seven different colleges and universities, including as the system director of financial aid for the Kentucky Community & Technical College. Davis has also worked as a financial aid consultant for Ellucian Banner and...

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Kentucky State University alumna followed in her father's footsteps

Kentucky State University alumna followed in her father's footsteps

July 24, 2019

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...

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