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Kentucky State University professor awarded grant for soil health research
A Kentucky State University professor’s proposal for soil health research will be funded through the 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program. Dr. Maheteme Gebemedhin, assistant professor of soil science, received confirmation recently that his proposal, “Soil Health Assessment: Comparative studies of cover crop and biochar on soil organic carbon,” will be funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) through the 1890 Faculty...
Beta Mu gives back to Kentucky State and the Frankfort community
In the wake of a national pandemic, members of the Beta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated teamed up with the fraternity’s alumni to donate some local favorites to some of Frankfort’s essential workers. It is a time-honored tradition at Kentucky State University for Greek-lettered student organizations to sponsor a week of campus activities. Considering the University COVID-19 status, the Alpha alumni were innov...
Four Kentucky State University undergraduate students had research abstracts accepted
Three Kentucky State University students had research abstracts accepted to be presented this summer during the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s national conference. Amani N. Williams and Adren Thompson partnered on an abstract titled, “Physical fitness and anthropometric correlates for three baseball skill drills in 32 male Division II baseball players.” Mikalah Ellis’ abstract is titled “Relationship between pre...
Kentucky State University alumnus named new commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently honored during a change of command ceremony in Fort Bliss, Texas for the HHB, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Capt. Alexander D. Davie Sr is the new commanding officer for the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Lt. Col. Joshua Fishman spoke highly of Davie during the ceremony. “Your determination, selfless service and complete buy-in of w...