2020
Kentucky State University welcomes hall of fame track and field, cross country coach
Kentucky State University recently welcomed a new track coach to the Thorobred family. Cecil Ward Jr., a Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) Hall of Fame inductee, is the new head coach of Kentucky State men’s and women’s track and field and cross country. As the head coach of the girls’ track and field team at Paducah Tilghman, Ward coached the squad to 12 state championships, including eight-straight titles from 2...
Kentucky State University President to present on professional development and mentorship
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will speak on the topic of professional development and mentorship Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. via the Higher Education Leadership Foundation. President Brown’s presentation is entitled “Curating the Pipeline with Personal and Professional Development and Mentorship.” The topic is “Intentional Ascendance: The Importance of Mentorship, Service, and Resolve.” The series is...
Kentucky State University professors to present at annual Society for Police and Criminal Psychology conference
Two Kentucky State University professors will present their work at the upcoming Society for Police and Criminal Psychology conference. Adjunct professor and two-time graduate of Kentucky State University, Lana Marlene Browning-Wainscott, and Dr. Johnathon Sharp, assistant professor of psychology, will present their work at the annual Society for Police and Criminal Psychology conference. According to Dr. Tierra Freeman Taylor, t...
Kentucky State University alumna honored by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
A Kentucky State University alumna was recently honored by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Geraldine S. Jackson received the achievement medal from the department, presented to her at police headquarters in the command center. Jackson said she was the only recipient and was presented the medal by Chief of Police Peter Newsham. “I commenced serving the Metropolitan Police as a member and graduate of...