2021 News Articles
Kentucky State University project focuses on African-Americans in Appalachia
The Kentucky State University Center for Research in the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) received and began implementation of a $20,000 grant from the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The grant will fund research and produce an educational tool to transmit knowledge of the history and roles played African-Americans in Kentucky’s Appalachian region, including challenges they faced and creative coping...
Kentucky State University students win Kentucky Press Association awards
Five Kentucky State University students recently won Kentucky Press Association (KPA) 2020 Excellence in in Newspapers awards. All winners competed in the student publications class 1 division for their work in Thorobred News. Ma’Rico Holland won third place for best sports story. Donovan Green won second place for best business/agri-business story in the same division. Josh Wilkerson won third place for best photo essay. Isaiah Br...
Kentucky State University to host rescheduled 2021 Heritage Assembly
Kentucky State University will look back at its past and celebrate its future Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. during its rescheduled Heritage Assembly. The initial event was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting code 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226. Benjamin T. Jealous, president of People for the American Way (PFAW), will serve as the keynote speaker. President M. Christopher Brown II not...
Kentucky State University included in innovative program with Diageo North America
Kentucky State University is one of 25 HBCUs included in an innovative program by Diageo North America to develop future leaders and help shape a more equitable society. Diageo North America has pledged $10 million to fund permanent endowments, create innovation hubs at select HBCUs and an internship platform to help drive diversity within the industry. According to a Diageo North America press release, “funds will be available...