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Six Kentucky State University students received contracts from Jefferson County Public Schools
Six Kentucky State University education students received a career-launching surprise during their recent appearance at the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Equity Institute recently. Adam Andesha, Hidejuha Kennedy, Alairia Long, Kyron Parrish, De’Nasha Turner and Desiree Wofford were presented with conditional contracts to work for JCPS as teachers upon graduation. “Dr. John Marshall (JCPS Chief Equity Officer) announced tha...
Kentucky State University hosted the Thorobred Experience
Kentucky State University hosted the Thorobred Experience Saturday, Feb. 29. The program, part of a state-wide and national event known as TRIO Day, provides college and career readiness at a host location. This year, Kentucky State University served as the host institution for the Commonwealth and will welcome approximately 350 TRIO students. “We wanted our guests to experience the best of Kentucky State while on our campus,” T’Eb...
Kentucky State University professor completed fellowship in Senegal
A Kentucky State University professor was awarded and completed a research fellowship from the Council of American Overseas Research (CAORC) – West African Faculty Development Seminar in Senegal recently. Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam, an associate professor of history and a Kentucky State alumna, spent most of January in Senegal, where she traveled throughout the country. Gilliam said the highly competitive fellowship immerses faculty...
Kentucky State University students encouraged to participate in strengthening communities during Heritage Assembly
Kentucky State University students, staff, faculty and administration heard words of wisdom from Dwayne M. Murray, Esq. during the 2020 Heritage Assembly. Murray, the 31st Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., said it’s important to celebrate our heritage by giving honor to those who came before us, who fought against the injustices in this country. “Our ancestors were filled with wisdom beyond their years,” Murray s...