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New Kentucky State University associate vice president for career and professional development is here for the students
Kentucky State University recently welcomed a new associate vice president for career and professional development. Daryl K. Love, a longtime employee at Valvoline, began in the new role July 1. “I am truly here because of the students,” Love said. “As an HBCU graduate, I experienced firsthand the transformative power an institution that’s focused on its students can make.” Love graduated from Lane College with a bachelor’s in math...
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II received Frankfort/Franklin County NAACP President's Award
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II and alumni received top awards at the Frankfort/Franklin County NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet. Brown was awarded the President’s Award by the NAACP branch for his efforts in championing educational access and opportunities for students on the postsecondary level. Cathy L. Thomas, class of 1976, was named the organization’s woman of the year. Thomas retired in 2004...
Kentucky State University alumnus encourages students to master their craft
A Kentucky State University alumnus has found his niche in business and bourbon. Michael Adams Jr., class of 2008, is currently a commercial banking relationship manager with Forcht Bank. After graduation, Adams worked in sales for Kraft Foods in Toledo and Detroit. Adams later had an opportunity to come back to Kentucky for a business banking position with PNC Bank, so he took it. “I was with PNC for about six years before taking...
Kentucky State University employee strives to make a difference
One Kentucky State University employee has built her career on making an impact by helping what she calls overcomers. T’Ebony Torain, director of Upward Bound, has worked at Kentucky State for 11 years. Torain also previously served as director of two other college readiness programs called GO College and B.R.E.D. Scholars. “I enjoy building leaders and making an impact upon a demographic of students who society may deem at-risk, b...