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Kentucky State University Board of Regents approves creation of Research Institute dedicated to intersections of Race, Democracy
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II today announced the establishment of the Atwood Institute for Race, Education and Democratic Ideal (AI). The University’s Board of Regents today approved the Institute's formation and vision statement, along with a targeted fall launch. AI, according to documents from the board meeting, will advance research, dialogue and advocacy for anti-racism training and conflict reso...
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...
Kentucky State University alumnus featured in Bloomberg
A recent Kentucky State University alumnus was recently featured in a Bloomberg story about Wall Street hiring from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Kirk L. Miller, former Student Government Association president, was featured as a recent hire of Wells Fargo. Miller told Bloomberg he was preparing for a move to Charlotte and considering a career as an investment banker or wealth manager. Click here to read the full story.
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...