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Kentucky State University student received best abstract award
A Kentucky State University student recently received the Tyson Food Inc.’s Best Abstract Award during Aquaculture 2019 in New Orleans. Gagan Kolimadu was selected from student members of the World Aquaculture Society and the United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) who submitted abstracts for presentation at Aquaculture 2019. Kolimadu presented his abstract titled, “Evaluation of Omega-3 rich micro-algae and organic trace minerals...
Kentucky State University professor to receive high honor in nursing
A Kentucky State University professor is set to become a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) in June. Dr. Geraldine Q. Young, associate professor of nursing, is to receive the high honor in nursing in June. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) website, fellows “are abstract reviewers, grant and scholarship reviewers, committee members, authors of journal articles, co-chai...
Kentucky State University alumna makes a difference through her dental practice
A Kentucky State University alumna makes a difference in her community through her dental practice. Aja Nichols, a 2001 graduate of Kentucky State, opened Lifestyle Dentistry in metro Atlanta in 2016 and uses her practice and skillset to serve the underserved. In addition to her own practice, she works with a mobile-based dentistry service that travels to elementary and middle schools around the state to provide treatments to stude...
Kentucky State University director of athletics to serve on Division 2 Athletics Directors Association board of directors
The Kentucky State University director of athletics will serve on the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) board of directors. Etienne Thomas will begin serving on the board beginning in July. Thomas was hired at Kentucky State in July 2018. Prior to her arrival at Kentucky State, Thomas served as the associate athletics director of student life at the University of Kansas. D2 ADA provides a collective voice for NCAA...