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Recent graduate becomes first female to earn dual degree from KSU and UK
Kentucky State University’s Spring 2022 Commencement was an academic milestone for more than 250 students. For Brenda Pacheco, it was historic. On May 13, Pacheco became the first female graduate from Kentucky State to earn a dual degree – Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from KSU and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky – as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the u...
Nursing graduate joins CHI Saint Joseph Health
Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Kenadii Williams will now serve her community as an operating room registered nurse after accepting a position with CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington. The recent nursing graduate is ecstatic to join the health system and will begin her nursing career in July. The opportunity came about after Williams delivered the welcome at a press conference on May 25 where CHI Saint Joseph Health annou...
Kentucky State University partners with Fayette County Public Schools for STEM learning
The Kentucky State University Center for Research on the Eradication of Education Disparities (C.R.E.E.D.), in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), held a closing ceremony for its Summer STEM Enrichment Program on June 23 at Brenda Cowan Elementary School in Lexington, Kentucky. Funded by the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, the STEM Enrichment Program aims to support the collaborative efforts of Kentucky St...
Kentucky State University football head coach will step down for position at Air Force Academy
Kentucky State University football head coach Charlie Jackson will step down from his role after accepting a job as the assistant head football coach at his alma mater, the United States Air Force Academy. Jackson began as the Kentucky State football head coach in January 2019 and led the Thorobreds to a 14-7 record through two complete seasons. The Thorobreds were 0-10 the season prior to Jackson’s arrival. “We thank Coach Jac...