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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...
Kentucky State University department chair appointed to NASM nominating committee
The Kentucky State University interim chair of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts was recently appointed to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) nominating committee. Dr. Lori C. Hicks, in her third year at Kentucky State, will serve on the committee. Kentucky State has been a NASM member for 40 years. “I am excited to serve NASM and to become more involved in the inner workings of the organization,” Hicks...
Kentucky State University to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11
The Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment is hosting its annual legislative fish fry Thursday, Feb. 11 from noon until 2 p.m., with pick up available in the William Exum Center parking lot. The fish fry is an opportunity for Kentucky State University to host the Kentucky legislature and for interested parties to meet with their state legislators and discuss the upcoming General Assembly....
Kentucky State University associate professor awarded research fellowship
A Kentucky State University associate professor was recently awarded the Vivian A. Ware Research Fellowship. Dr. TaKeia Anthony, associate professor of history at Kentucky State, was awarded the one-year, full-time research fellowship. According to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) website, the fellowship recipient will conduct research on the history of the DREF and compile the findings in a written document. ...