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Former Kentucky State University interim president released new book; The Harlan Renaissance
A former Kentucky State University interim president and director of the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities recently published a new book about Black life in Harlan County, Kentucky. Dr. William H. Turner’s new book, The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns, is available now through West Virginia University (WVU) Press. According to the WVU Press summary, “Turner recon...
Congratulations to Dr. David Shabazz, Newly Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
We are excited to announce the new appointment of Dr. David Shabazz as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Shabazz has remained a dedicated Thorobred for over 20 years, serving in various leadership roles and generously sharing his rich knowledge and experiences to enhance student success. Dr. Shabazz holds a Bachelor of Art from Benedict College, Masters of Mass Communication from the University of South Carolina, Master...
Dr. Keith McCutchen joins Kentucky Humanities Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 23, 2023) – Dr. Keith McCutchen has been elected to serve on the Kentucky Humanities board of directors. During his term on the 23-person volunteer board, Dr. McCutchen will help set policies, award project grants to community organizations, and participate in fundraising to help meet the growing demand for Kentucky Humanities’ programs. Based in Lexington, Kentucky Humanities and it...
A Look Into Kentucky State's Third Thursday Thing
Community members gathered on the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm on July 17 for the Third Thursday Thing program, a monthly sustainable agriculture workshop. This month’s workshop topics focused on cattle and poultry presented by Dr. Abbigail Hines, Mike Wilson, and Dr. Frederick Bebe.Participants from throughout the Commonwealth attend the workshops, with some attendees regularly coming nearly every month to expand their kno...