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Remembering Dr. Norris Allen Edney: A Beloved Giant Among Us
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II extends his deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of former Interim President Norris Allen Edney, Ph.D. who transitioned Saturday, August 26 surrounded by the love of his family. Brown says that Dr. Edney, who was born in 1936 was a powerful figure and “the bookends” to his presidency at Alcorn State University. Dr. Edney began his career as a biology...
Sonia Sanders promoted to Assistant Vice President for Public Engagement and Community Outreach
FRANKFORT — President M. Christopher Brown II is pleased to announce the promotion of Sonia Sanders from executive assistant to the president to assistant vice president for public engagement and community outreach, effective immediately. The vice president for public engagement and community outreach is a senior level administrative position supporting the vice president for institutional advancement and alumni affairs, says Presi...
Kentucky State University living legend named senior advisor to the president
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II recently named Dr. Gus Ridgel, a Kentucky State living legend, as senior advisor to the president. As senior advisor to the president, Ridgel will not only advise the president on significant matters, but he will also supervise all University commencements and convocations. Ridgel retired as vice president for finance and administration at Kentucky State after...
Employees and students should take precautions during today's solar eclipse
Today people around the world will experience a rare solar eclipse. The moon will cover at least part of the sun for two to three hours. The eclipse will be visible in Frankfort beginning at approximately 1 p.m. and ending at approximately at 3:53 p.m. The maximum eclipse in Frankfort will occur at approximately 2:29 p.m. While this is an exciting and rare event, precautions must be taken. According to a statement from the American...