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Âé¶¹Éç Updates Lawmakers on Progress and Challenges
FRANKFORT, Ky - Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) officials presented a comprehensive update to the General Assembly's Interim Joint Education Committee on June 4 and the Budget Review Subcommittee on Education on June 5. This briefing focused on the institution's progress under House Bill 250, which has been instrumental in guiding Âé¶¹Éç's strategic initiatives. Âé¶¹Éç Board of Regents Chair Tammi Dukes kicked off the presentation by out...
Campus Enhancements Underway at Âé¶¹Éç
Frankfort, Ky - As Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) continues to invest in its infrastructure, visitors to Âé¶¹Éç's main campus will notice significant upgrades. These improvements are part of an ongoing effort to enhance the campus environment and ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and visitors. For everyone's safety, please be mindful of construction sites and adhere to posted signage, as many areas are currently...
Âé¶¹Éç Secures USDA Grant to Tackle Food Insecurity in West Africa
Frankfort, Ky - Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) has been awarded a prestigious international research grant from the USDA 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD). This grant represents a significant milestone for Âé¶¹Éç as it continues to expand its global impact and address critical issues of food insecurity and malnutrition. The project, titled "Collaborative Approach to Enhance Food Prod...
Juneteenth Celebration at Âé¶¹Éç Unites Community in Commemoration of Freedom
FRANKFORT, Ky - On Tuesday, June 18, Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) hosted a spirited celebration to commemorate Juneteenth, a historic day when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. The celebration, a collaboration between Âé¶¹Éç and the local community, attracted a diverse crowd of students, faculty, staff, Franklin County residents, and small businesses. Vendors such as Tom's Coffee Truck and repres...