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Former Kentucky State University Student Government Association president enjoys career in higher education
A former Kentucky State University Student Government Association (SGA) president now enjoys a career in higher education helping students. Schnell R. Garrett, a 1996 graduate of Kentucky State, said she began working in the hospitality industry but later decided a career in higher education was what she wanted to do. “My time as SGA president (1995-96) had a significant impact on my decision to pursue a career in higher education,...
Kentucky State University students presented research at annual scientific meeting
Two Kentucky State University students recently presented research poster presentations at the 71st-annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Baltimore. Taleb Al Namer presented “Writing Speed and Fluidity of Call in High and Low Complexity Signature Comparisons.” Chandler Al Namer presented “A Comparison of Gaze Behavior in Sequential Versus Simultaneous Presentation of Signatures in a Handwriting C...
Kentucky State University professor received lifetime achievement award
A Kentucky State University professor recently received a lifetime achievement award from the United States Aquaculture Society (USAS). Dr. James Tidwell, chair of the division of aquaculture, received the lifetime achievement award during the Aquaculture 2019 Triennial meeting in New Orleans. The meeting is the largest aquaculture conference and trade show in the world, with nearly 4,000 attendees from more than 90 countries. Tidw...
Kentucky State University announces 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation speaker
Kentucky State University recently announced Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will deliver the keynote address at the 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday, May 10 at 9 a.m. in the William Exum Center Gymnasium. Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher and an advocate of STEM education. Fr...