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Kentucky State University professor named president-elect of the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
A Kentucky State University professor was recently appointed to a leadership role with the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD). Dr. Gavin Washington, assistant professor of physical education, was recently appointed as president-elect of KAHPERD. “As an educator, my primary objective has always been to help my students fulfill their potential,” Washington said. “For that to happen, I n...
Kentucky State University football head coach will step down for position at Air Force Academy
Kentucky State University football head coach Charlie Jackson will step down from his role after accepting a job as the assistant head football coach at his alma mater, the United States Air Force Academy. Jackson began as the Kentucky State football head coach in January 2019 and led the Thorobreds to a 14-7 record through two complete seasons. The Thorobreds were 0-10 the season prior to Jackson’s arrival. “We thank Coach Jac...
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...
CHI Saint Joseph Health, Kentucky State University form alliance to increase number of nurses in Kentucky
Health system to provide $2.5 million in tuition assistance, program support over five years FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 25, 2022) – CHI Saint Joseph Health today announced plans to invest $2.5 million in tuition assistance and program support of the Kentucky State University School of Nursing over the next five years. The alliance will include direct job placement for nurses at CHI Saint Joseph Health upon completion of the KSU nursing p...