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Top education officials meet for historical event at Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University hosted a historic panel discussion with four of the most prominent figures in education and workforce development in the Commonwealth of Kentucky – all African-American males – on the topic of accelerating academic performance and success. Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE); Derrick K. Ramsey, Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development; Dr....
Kentucky State University professor named chair of community advisory council
A Kentucky State University professor was recently named the chair of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Community Advisory Council. Dr. LeChrista Finn, an associate professor at Kentucky State, is the newly named chair. Finn has served on the council since 2014. The Community Advisory Council advises the foundation’s Board of Directors on overall policy and strategic direction, according to a news release from the foundation. F...
Inclement Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Saturday, Jan. 12
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 11 a.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 12. One to three inches of snow is expected along with light ice accumulations due to freezing rain and sleet may be possible. When inclement weather occurs Kentucky State University may cancel, delay or recommend its campus community use liberal leave. Out of an abundance of caution and safety, faculty have the op...
Kentucky State University senior received Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship
A Kentucky State University senior recently received the Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship, named for a former president of the Beta Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Owens was also a Kentucky State alumna and retired employee. Miekayla Ford, a senior pre-professional biology major from San Antonio, Texas, will receive the $1000 scholarship during the Spirit of Ivy luncheon Jan. 19 in Lexington. The event has be...