2020
In the Face of the Pandemic, Protests, and Possibilities – Remember B.R.E.D.S. Matter
M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. President, Kentucky State University History is riddled with swaths of lived experiences that are redacted into just a few words. The “Watergate Scandal” encompasses a break-in, grand jury testimony, and a presidential resignation. The litigation “Brown v. Education” includes a catalog of court cases, a landmark psychological doll-baby study, and the so-called integration of America’s public school...
Inaugural class of Kentucky State University’s League 24 announced
Kentucky State University recently announced the inaugural class of its elite student ambassador group, League 24. League 24 originated from the vision of Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II, who sought to establish an elite ambassador group that could embody the University’s motto of “In All Things Excellence.” The number 24 in League 24 is representative of 24-karat gold, which is the standard of excellenc...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct regular quarterly meeting
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for its regular quarterly meeting Thursday, June 4, 2020. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. via teleconference. During the regular meeting, the Board will go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation and KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss individual personnel matters. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/97276404845 Webinar ID: 972 7640 4845 Phone...
Kentucky State University professor awarded grant for soil health research
A Kentucky State University professor’s proposal for soil health research will be funded through the 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program. Dr. Maheteme Gebemedhin, assistant professor of soil science, received confirmation recently that his proposal, “Soil Health Assessment: Comparative studies of cover crop and biochar on soil organic carbon,” will be funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) through the 1890 Faculty...