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Kentucky State University professor selected for Television Academy Foundation's 2018 Faculty Seminar Program
David Shabazz, assistant professor of journalism and associate chair in the School of the Humanities and Performing Arts at Kentucky State University, has been selected to participate in the Television Academy Foundation’s 2018 Faculty Seminar Program. Members of the Television Academy selected 25 professors from colleges and universities nationwide to participate in the prestigious program. The faculty fellows will gain the latest...

Smith returns to KSU Choir, McCutchen takes fifth trip to Brazil
A Kentucky State University professor will take his fifth trip to Brazil to further his education as a music educator. During that time, a Kentucky State legend will return to lead the concert choir during his third tenure at the school. Dr. Carl H. Smith, whose name adorns the University’s largest auditorium, began his tenure at Kentucky State in 1958. According to the Notable Kentucky African-Americans Database, Smith is known in...

Professional mentorship program provides high school student with exposure to Kentucky State University aquaculture
A Kentucky State University partnership with Frankfort High School provides high school students with exposure to subjects such as aquaculture, a subject in which Kentucky State is internationally renowned. Kaleb Thomas is part of the Frankfort High School professional mentorship program in which senior high school students engage in a 14-week placement, exploring potential career pathways. Thomas shadows Dr. Boris Gomelsky’s grad...

Mister and Miss Kentucky State University claim their crowns at coronation
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and special guests gathered for the 89thcoronation of Mister and Miss Kentucky State University in the William Exum Center Oct. 11. “I would not be here without the help of the Lord,” Cierra Couch, the 89th Miss Kentucky State University, said. “I didn’t just walk into my purpose like I thought I would. I ran, stumbled, fell, got back up, cried, lost sleep and anything else you can possibly imagine....