Larmarrous Shirley speaks on turning his love for art and design into a successful career

Larmarrous Shirley speaks on turning his love for art and design into a successful career

January 4, 2019

Larmarrous Shirley was born with creativity embedded in his DNA. Long before Shirley began his standout career in art and design, he, along with his friends and family, became aware of how gifted he was. “I knew as a child that I wanted to be in the arts,” said Shirley. “I always drew pictures and painted, and I won several art shows. My parents, relatives, pastor, and my high school art teacher all pushed me to give the art field...

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Retired educator and alumnus, Samuel Meaux Jr., looks back on a prominent career

Retired educator and alumnus, Samuel Meaux Jr., looks back on a prominent career

January 4, 2019

After a stellar career as a teacher, guidance counselor, and principal, Kentucky State University alumnus Samuel Meaux Jr., who retired in July 2017, often reflects on the legacy he left behind. “I had a wonderful career,” said Meaux, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business education in 1988. “For the duration of my tenure, I felt the support of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. Despite the challenges that came with...

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Markeith Braden uses his knack for coaching to inspire others

Markeith Braden uses his knack for coaching to inspire others

January 4, 2019

Markeith Braden, a 2001 graduate of Kentucky State University, has spent years mastering the arts of teaching and public speaking. This year, he stepped out on faith by pursuing a newfound passion, entrepreneurship. The Nashville, Tennessee native displays his business savvy by owning Markeith Braden & Company, which is a digital media and personal branding consulting agency. The agency focuses on helping small business owners and...

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Encampment 2019 to focus on SACSCOC Reaffirmation

Encampment 2019 to focus on SACSCOC Reaffirmation

December 28, 2018

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will welcome back the campus community when he convenes faculty and staff January 7-8 for Encampment 2019. The two-day event kick starts the second half of the academic year for Kentucky State. Encampment brings together Frankfort community leaders, faculty, staff, students and alumni in finding new and effective ways of developing ideas, pursuing innovative strategies and...

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