2021 News Articles
Kentucky State University will receive nearly $250,000 in federal funding for agriculture research
Kentucky State University recently received nearly $250,000 in federal funding, as part of a $21.8 million investment by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1890 Land-grant institutions to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Our 1890 Land-grant universities are an integral part of our nation’s fabric,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a USDA press announcement. “ We are pleased to...
Kentucky State University West Louisville pilot projects enter the planning stages as excitement builds
Late in last spring’s legislative session, Senate Bill 270 was passed and forged a partnership between Kentucky State University, Simmons College of Kentucky and West Louisville. Two of the main objectives of the initiative are to prepare more teachers of color and to help address issues of health education, wellness and food insecurity in West Louisville. Planning is underway for this legislative objective, as Kentucky State adm...
Kentucky State University alumnus featured on The Culture Effect
A Kentucky State University alumnus was recently featured on an episode of The Culture Effect Podcast by Historically Black Since. Kevin R. Cooke Jr., chief FOIA and privacy officer at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed his life and career on the podcast and noted the influence Kentucky State University had on his journey. Cooke comes from a long line of Kentucky State graduates and his daugh...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents Tap Clara Ross Stamps to Serve as Acting President
Kentucky State University Board of Regents today confirmed the resignation of Dr. M. Christopher Brown II effective immediately. In 2017, Brown was named the 18th president of Kentucky State, after serving in leadership roles at leading HBCUs in Louisiana and Mississippi. Brown’s resignation was accepted today at a special called Board meeting. The Board named Clara Ross Stamps, Kentucky State’s senior vice president for Brand Iden...