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Kentucky State University received $750,000 award from the USDA
The Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program was awarded $750,000 from the USDA to continue its work in providing training, outreach, and technical assistance to historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. Kentucky State is one of 29 grantee organizations that are receiving a total of $18.6 million as part of the USDA 2501 Program, or the “Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran...
Kentucky State University Academic Honors Convocation to feature keynote from international president of the nation's oldest African-American professional fraternity
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...
Kentucky State University unveils new book in celebration of its 135th anniversary
Kentucky State University has released a new book detailing its illustrious 135-year history. Dr. John A. Hardin has written “The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, 1886-2020” as part of Kentucky State’s celebration of its 135th anniversary. Hardin’s book examines the University’s history from its early days when it was an idea to the high-water marks and present-day achievements that propel the institution forward...
Kentucky State University agriculture professors receive nearly $60,000 to encourage organic agriculture
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...