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Dr. Gavin Washington heads to Capitol Hill to advocate for health & physical education
FRANKFORT — In response to serious threats of cuts to the federal funding of the bi-partisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Dr. Gavin Washington, of Kentucky State University’s Health and Physical Education Department, is headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for full funding to support health and physical education programs in schools. Dr. Washington will ask lawmakers to fully fund the federal education program Title IV, Part A,...
KSU success coach writes cookbook to benefit families with autistic children
Kentucky State University (KSU) success coach Sophia Lynn Rucker has not only written a cookbook to help families create quick meals but also to help children with autism. The Lawrenceburg native decided to write her third book, “Sophia to Ophelia: Meals in Flight but Keeping it Lite,” after being inspired by her niece, Ophelia, who is autistic. Seeing her niece and other autistic children struggle at meal times, she decided to co...
Whitney Young Center Global Leadership met with international delegation
On April 6, 2017, Whitney Young Center Global Leadership (WYC) had the opportunity to host leaders in higher education from seven different South and Central American countries. Guests included Ms. Daniela Liley Lopez of Argentina; Mr. Cristhian Fabian Uriona Herrera of Bolivia; Mr. Jaime Alejandro Contreras Do Carmo of Ecuador; Ms. Natelee Noreyda Forbes Gordon & Mr. Mauricio Alberto Moreno Escobar both of Honduras; Ms. Orfelinda...
KSU Board of Regents approve new president's contract
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State University Board of Regents held a special meeting on Friday, April 14 at the Academic Services Building. The members discussed the presidential contract and board meeting dates. The KSU Board of Regents voted to approve the contract for President-Elect Dr. M. Christopher Brown II. The contract is effective May 15.