2021 News Articles
Kentucky State University alumnus earned master’s degree from John Hopkins University
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently earned a master’s degree from John Hopkins University. Byron Brown graduated from John Hopkins University with a master’s degree in teaching writing. Brown is the first African American male to receive that degree from John Hopkins University. The degree becomes Brown’s fourth master’s degree, while also matriculating a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Liberty University. ...
Kentucky State University director gets favorable early review for "The Harlan Renaissance"
The Kentucky State University interim director for the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) recently received a favorable early review for his upcoming book. Dr. William H. Turner, former interim president and current interim director of CREED at Kentucky State, received the first published review of his book, “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns,” from the Da...
Kentucky State University Student Success Academy taught students soft skills for career success
Kentucky State University students had the opportunity to attend training sessions during the spring semester to learn soft skills to prepare them for life after college. The Office of Career and Professional Development launched the Student Success Academy in February and sessions concluded at the end of April. Ninety students, nominated by faculty, staff and administration, had the opportunity to attend six sessions. Each sessi...
Three interns joined Kentucky State University Office of General Counsel for summer 2021
The Kentucky State University Office of General Counsel welcomed three interns from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law for the summer. Ashlei V. McPherson, Corey LaRue and Ryan A. Stuart will be assisting at Kentucky State throughout the summer. McPherson completed a master’s in educational policy and leadership studies at the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in political science at San Jose S...