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Kentucky State University alumna put on "Blinders" and followed her passion
One Kentucky State University alumna has found her niche by creating a unique eyewear company. Brandy Ashford, a 2017 graduate, began an eyewear company called Focused on Forever, which sells wooden eyewear. “I’m the owner and visionary for Focused on Forever Eyewear, located in Hamburg Vision Center in Lexington,” Ashford said. Blinders by Focused on Forever are a wooden eyeglasses and sunglasses product inspired by Ashford’...
Kentucky State University director's research published in international journal
A Kentucky State University director recently had research published in an international journal. Dr. Katrina Sexton, director of the Training Resources Center, presented at the International Research Conference for Developing Educators for Leadership in Schools in Calgary this past July 2019. Sexton received notification recently that her research has been published in the Journal of the World Federation of Associations of Teacher...
Ribbon cutting to highlight new dining locations at Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University will host the grand opening of its new dining locations Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., on the second floor of the Carl M. Hill Student Center. Kentucky State University President M. Christopher II will conduct a ribbon cutting at noon and invites all to attend. The retail dining locations, collectively named 86 + Mane and located in the newly renovated area near Underwood Dining Hall, are Starbucks, WO...
Kentucky State University alumnus recognized as one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently recognized for his hard work by being named one of Wisconsin’s most influential black leaders by Madison365 in its annual Black Power list of influential black leaders. Major Cooper, a 2005 and 2008 graduate, said he was shocked to find out he was on the list. “I really try to be humble and not put a lot of work on the internet because I was raised that as a Thorobred you enter to le...