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Kentucky State University alumna found her purpose in social services
A Kentucky State University alumna found her calling in social services. Ladeidra N. Jones, a 2003 graduate, was appointed in January 2019 to a four-year appointment on the Kentucky Parole Board. “My love for this demographic began when I worked in a county jail, which was my internship while at Kentucky State,” Jones said. “On visitation days, I would watch women and children visiting with loved ones and I always wondered how and...
Kentucky State University to host Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence meeting
Kentucky State University is the host site for an upcoming Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence working group meeting. The Prichard Committee Postsecondary Affordability Working Group meets June 20 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension building. The meeting will feature a presentation on the Affordability Interactive Model developed by Dr. Jim Fridley of the University of Washington. “We are honored to host t...
Kentucky State to distribute laptop computers to its fall freshman class
The next generation of Thorobreds will not have to include laptop computers on their long list of items required for college success. Kentucky State University will issue every first-time, full-time freshman a new laptop computer. Giving new students access to laptops support Kentucky State’s new campus-wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Learning that Works, which equips every student with the necessary technology skills and pro...
Students and faculty earned honors during student research day
Kentucky State University students and faculty earned honors during the annual student research day hosted by the School of Business and Technology. Students from the campus community presented research via oral and poster presentations. Over 250 people attended the event, which featured 56 poster and oral presentations by student scholars. Work was judged by faculty, administrators and business and government professionals. Honors...