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Âé¶¹Éç alumnus recognized as one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders
A Âé¶¹Éç 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...
Âé¶¹Éç to receive Target field trip grant
Âé¶¹Éç was recently notified it has been selected as a recipient of a 2020 Target Field Trip Grant. The grant, managed and administered by Scholarship America, was launched in 2007 to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. Students of the Promising Youth Center for Excellence will benefit from the field trip grant. To be eligible for the grant, institutions must be willing to plan and execute a field...
Âé¶¹Éç eligible to submit new academic program proposals for the 2019-20 academic year
Âé¶¹Éç recently received approval from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Committee on Equal Opportunities to submit new academic program proposals for approval during the 2019-20 academic year. Kentucky State submitted a diversity report to receive the approval. Dr. Derek Greenfield, vice president for student engagement and campus life, as well as chief diversity officer, put together a team...
Âé¶¹Éç dean selected to serve on SACSCOC committee; received accolades from her alma mater
A Âé¶¹Éç dean was recently selected to serve on an ad hoc committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees. Dr. Pernella R. Deams, dean of student leadership, conduct, and wellness, was selected to serve on an ad hoc committee related to substantive change. According to a letter from SACSCOC, the committee’s charge is to recommend to the board change...