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Kentucky State University graduate has sights set on military career
A Kentucky State University graduate plans to pursue a military career after crossing the stage at the Spring 2019 Commencement Convocation. Alejandro Espinosa, from Lebanon, Kentucky, majored in math with a minor in physics. Espinosa plans to serve in the U.S. Navy as an officer, serve 20 years or more and then retire as a captain. Espinosa initially planned on attending the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, but a...
Kentucky State University to host 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday
Kentucky State University will host its 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday at 9 a.m. in the William Exum Center gymnasium. Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will deliver the keynote address. Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher and an advocate of STEM education. Chrisette Michele, a...
Kentucky State University professor to receive award from Carter G. Woodson Academy
A Kentucky State University professor is set to receive an award from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington. Dr. Herman E. Walston, professor of child development and family relations, will receive the Spokesmen Award during the school’s 3rd African American Achievement Awards show. The show is sponsored by the high school African American Heritage class and is completely student led. Walston is in his 43rd year at Kentucky State....
Kentucky State University students recognized nationally with agriculture research awards
Five Kentucky State University students won awards at a national research competition among the 19 1890 Land Grant Universities. The Association of 1890 Research Directors hosted its 19th Biennial Research Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida, and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the representative body. Students traveled from all 1890 Land Grant Universities to showcase their research projects via oral and poster judged presentati...