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Kentucky State University School of Nursing and Health Sciences ranked in the top five of HBCU nursing schools
The Kentucky State University School of Nursing and Health Sciences was recently ranked in the top five among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nursing schools by TopRNtoBSN.com. “Kentucky State has earned a reputation as one of the best HBCU nursing colleges in the nation,” according to rankings provided by TopRNtoBSN.com. Kentucky State offers several nursing degree options, including associate degrees, an RN t...
Retired educator and alumnus, Samuel Meaux Jr., looks back on a prominent career
After a stellar career as a teacher, guidance counselor, and principal, Kentucky State University alumnus Samuel Meaux Jr., who retired in July 2017, often reflects on the legacy he left behind. “I had a wonderful career,” said Meaux, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business education in 1988. “For the duration of my tenure, I felt the support of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. Despite the challenges that came with...
Aaron Terrell reflects on his humble beginnings in music
Growing up in a household filled with musical talent, Aaron Terrell was destined to inherit the natural gift of singing. Watching his father, who is also a singer, gave the Kentucky State University alumnus the tools he needed to work on his craft at an early age. It didn’t take Terrell long to master his skills. By the age of five, he was directing the choir at his home church in Aurora, Illinois. His raw musical abilities, along...
Markeith Braden uses his knack for coaching to inspire others
Markeith Braden, a 2001 graduate of Kentucky State University, has spent years mastering the arts of teaching and public speaking. This year, he stepped out on faith by pursuing a newfound passion, entrepreneurship. The Nashville, Tennessee native displays his business savvy by owning Markeith Braden & Company, which is a digital media and personal branding consulting agency. The agency focuses on helping small business owners and...