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Kentucky State University valedictorian's curiosity led him to computer science
Kentucky State University valedictorian Cory May’s curiosity and passion have led the Mt. Eden computer science major down a wide and varying path. He earned an associate degree at the age of 18 in professional studio recording and came back to finish his bachelor’s at Kentucky State at age 25. In the time between, he toured with Murphy’s Echo, the family band (comprised of his mother, Tina May, and brothers) and other musicians an...
Board of Regents approves establishment of University College
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved the establishment of University College at Kentucky State during the regular meeting Dec. 7. The University College’s mission is to provide a series of programs, services and curriculum to promote and support the academic success of the university’s first-year students, according to the proposal submitted by Dr. Thomas Calhoun, vice president for student engagement and campus...
Future educators network with school district administrators at Kentucky State University
Students in the education program at Kentucky State University had a unique opportunity to network with experienced school administrators and possible future employers during an event at the campus recently. Nearly 20 administrators from 10 school districts were on hand to answer questions, offer advice and network with Kentucky State University education students at the event entitled Go Out to Serve. Dr. Jo Anne Rainey, chair of...
Kentucky State University senior hopes to parlay internship into television show dreams
A Kentucky State University senior is using skills learned during his internship to launch his dreams. Phillip Francis, a Louisville native and mass communications major, is interning at Kentucky Educational Television (KET) this semester and plans to use that experience to launch his own show in the spring semester. “I’ve come up with a show I’d like to start in the spring called Phil The Culture (PTC),” Phillip said. “It will be...