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Kentucky State University alumna featured for her work in fashion in Paper Magazine
A Kentucky State University alumna is a pioneer in her work in the fashion industry. Stephanie Thomas is working to end ableism in the fashion industry and was recognized for her work recently in Paper Magazine. Thomas has a blog called Cur8able, which serves as a disability fashion lifestyle platform, according to Paper. Click here to read the full profile of Thomas and her pioneering work.
Kentucky State University partnership with Frankfort Independent Schools produces first associate degree graduate
Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools (FIS) partnered two years ago to provide access to college credits and the chance for high school seniors to graduate with an associate degree and a high school diploma. That partnership yielded its first group of high school students graduating with high school credit and the first student to graduate with an associate degree from Kentucky State and a high school diploma...
Kentucky State University scientist receives 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award
A Kentucky State University scientist recently received a 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award in soil conservation. According to a news release for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin will focus on establishing soil conservation measures that farmers can adapt to their operations during a one-year residency with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as a 2020 awardee of the agency’s 1890 Fac...
Longtime Kentucky State University Extension employee to retire
A longtime employee at Kentucky State University is retiring after 44 years of service. Dr. Joanne Bankston previously served as coordinator of family and consumer sciences, and as a state specialist for family economics management for the Cooperative Extension program at Kentucky State. Bankston has served in various capacities within Cooperative Extension at Kentucky State. Bankston’s career has been highly recognized within her...