Kentucky State University agriculture professors receive nearly $60,000 to encourage organic agriculture

Kentucky State University agriculture professors receive nearly $60,000 to encourage organic agriculture

December 31, 1969

Kentucky State University’s Dr. Shawn Lucas and Dr. Marcus Bernard received a $59,626 grant to bring information about organic agriculture and careers in organic agriculture to minority and underrepresented stakeholders. The three-year grant is funded by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Black Grant, administered through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The project is titled “Addressing diversity, equity...

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Kentucky State University named by College Choice as institution with the most affordable online master's degree in special education

Kentucky State University named by College Choice as institution with the most affordable online master's degree in special education

December 31, 1969

Kentucky State University was recently named the most affordable institution with an online master’s degree in special education by College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings. “Kentucky State University may be small in terms of enrollment, but it makes big waves when it comes to affordable education,” according to the College Choice website. “Kentucky State works hard to increase the amount of qualifi...

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Kentucky State University Academic Honors Convocation to feature keynote from international president of the nation's oldest African-American professional fraternity

Kentucky State University Academic Honors Convocation to feature keynote from international president of the nation's oldest African-American professional fraternity

December 31, 1969

Kentucky State University will honor its scholars during the Academic Honors Convention April 11 at 10 a.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall. Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, current international president and CEO of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (also known as the Boulé), will provide the keynote address. Vincent has devoted more than 30 years to equity and justice in education and the wider public arena during his work...

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Kentucky State University alumnus joins Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

Kentucky State University alumnus joins Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

December 31, 1969

A notable Kentucky State University alumnus was recently selected to join the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF).  Elmore Smith, member of the 1970 and 1971 NAIA championship men’s basketball teams, joined the KSHOF class of 2021. Smith set a national record for rebounds in 1971 with 799 and averaged 22.3 points per game in his Kentucky State career. Smith was known as “The Rejector” for his skill at blocking shots and set a sing...

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