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Four Kentucky State University students catch the attention of IBM
After performing well as a team in the IBM Watson HBCU Hackathon in Atlanta, individuals have reaped career rewards as a result. Seniors Brandon Rogers, Gigi Barnett and Cory May have received full-time offers to work at IBM, while sophomore Derek Roberts has received an offer for a summer internship. According to Stephfon J. Walton, client care project executive and technical support lead at IBM, the “Kentucky State participants p...
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 was the location for a three-day training for the Attorney General
Kentucky State University was the host location for a three-day training provided by Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Office of Victims Advocacy. The three-day training focused on investigating and prosecuting campus sexual assaults. The training was intended for teams of law enforcement, prosecutors and advocates. “Campus sexual assault is far more common than most people realize,” Beshear said in a press release iss...