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Kentucky State University continues increased investment in research and development
Kentucky State University is continuing its investment in research and development and climbing its way up the national rankings. According to the recently published National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development Survey, Kentucky State ranks 357th out of 644 institutions reporting research expenditures. Kentucky State’s ranking has climbed five positions from the previous year when it ranked 362nd. “Th...
Kentucky State University restores heat
Kentucky State University Facilities Management announced Friday, Nov. 30 that heat has been restored to Chandler Hall, J.S. Hathaway Hall, Kentucky Hall, the Carl M. Hill Student Center and the Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building. President M. Christopher Brown II says the customized part for the boiler/chiller system arrived as scheduled today. “I am extremely proud of the way the campus community came together to...
Kentucky State University student organized blanket drive for the homeless
A Kentucky State University student organized a blanket drive for the homeless and is still seeking donations. Michael N. Weaver, the Student Government Association (SGA) president at Kentucky State, said inspiration came as he was leaving an event in Lexington on a cold night recently and spotted three homeless people balled up and freezing. “I wanted to try to at least help keep them warm,” Weaver said. Thus, he created the Sheet...
Author and purpose producer brought story of pushing through pain to Kentucky State University
An award-winning author, producer and journalist shared her story with a standing-room only audience of Kentucky State University students, faculty, staff and administrators during the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis lecture. Georgia Dawkins shared the story of how her life changed drastically in seven days. Dawkins’ long-term relationship ended abruptly and she was laid off, sending her into major depression. “Has anybody been h...