Kentucky State University student spearheads 100th anniversary remembrance service for man lynched outside Versailles

Kentucky State University student spearheads 100th anniversary remembrance service for man lynched outside Versailles

March 8, 2021

A Kentucky State University student was the spark needed to remember the name and life of Richard W. James, a Midway resident lynched 100 years ago. Micah Lynn, a Kentucky State student and Woodford County resident, was featured by WTVQ for bringing forth the idea of a remembrance service.  Click here to read more about the March 13 service.

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Kentucky State University to bring forth new strategic plan before its Board of Regents

Kentucky State University to bring forth new strategic plan before its Board of Regents

March 2, 2021

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will get the first look of a new strategic plan for the University March 4 during its regular quarterly meeting.  The new plan, entitled “Vision 2025: Racing Toward Our Highest Potential,” focuses on the strategic goals of prioritizing student success outcomes, fostering a culture of campus engagement, and ensuring sustainable institutional viability. Within each of those goals are con...

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Kentucky State University president discussed “Dismantling Racism in Science” with Kentucky Academy of Science

Kentucky State University president discussed “Dismantling Racism in Science” with Kentucky Academy of Science

March 1, 2021

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II spoke on the topic of dismantling racism in science recently with representatives across the commonwealth as part of the Kentucky Academy of Science’s (KAS) dialogue series.  President Brown was joined by Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) President Dr. Aaron Thompson. Kentucky State’s Dr. Wanda Gonsalves and Dr. Pernella Deams, who served as moderators.   P...

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Kentucky State University administrator wins 2020 Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth Award

Kentucky State University administrator wins 2020 Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth Award

March 1, 2021

A Kentucky State University athletics administrator and Frankfort native was recently named the 2020 Harry J. Cowherd Service to Youth Award recipient by the Frankfort Optimist Club (FOC).  Jackie Gordon Duvall, associate athletic director and senior woman administrator, was honored with the award based on volunteer service for youth in the community.  According to a Frankfort State Journal story, Duvall was nominated for her work...

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