Kentucky State University Awarded $380,000 in Grants for Controlled Environment Agriculture Research

Kentucky State University Awarded $380,000 in Grants for Controlled Environment Agriculture Research

December 4, 2024

Kentucky State University (KSU) was awarded $250,000 and $130,000 in grants for a total of $380,000 by the US Department for Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service to conduct urban agriculture research with a focus on controlled environment agriculture. The projects titled, “Screening Tomatoes and Swiss Chard Varieties that are Suitable for Controlled Environment Agriculture” and “Effect of Light and Nutrients Applicati...

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Kentucky State University’s 4-H Youth Development Program Hosted the Annual Summer Transportation Institute

Kentucky State University’s 4-H Youth Development Program Hosted the Annual Summer Transportation Institute

December 2, 2024

Celebrating 21 years and counting, the Annual Summer Transportation Institute (STI 2024) took flight on Kentucky State University (KSU) campus. STI, facilitated by 4-H Youth Development, is a signature urban summer camp that stands out for its innovative approach in fostering interest and expertise in transportation-related fields among youth. STI goes beyond the traditional classroom learning by immersing participants in dynamic,...

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KSU Graduate Student, Savion Briggs, Announced as an AT&T 2024 Rising Future Makers Showcase Winner

KSU Graduate Student, Savion Briggs, Announced as an AT&T 2024 Rising Future Makers Showcase Winner

December 2, 2024

Savion Briggs, a Kentucky State University (KSU) graduate student, was recently announced as an AT&T 2024 Rising Future Makers Showcase Winner. This initiative by AT&T annually recognizes and supports cohorts of 25 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are making an impact in their communities and on their campus. Each winner receives $5,000, a 5G-enabled tablet with one year of AT&T service, and a...

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Urban Agriculture Project at Kentucky State University

Urban Agriculture Project at Kentucky State University

December 2, 2024

Under the direction of Dr. Nzaramyimana Theoneste, a group of four graduate students and three undergraduate students at Kentucky State University conducted research on urban farming. Urban agriculture focuses on generating fresh produce and making it accessible to areas that lack access to it. This research took place at the Dr. Harold R. Benson Research Farm and The Kentucky State University West Farm. Throughout the duration of...

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