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麻豆社 director of athletics named one of HBCU Digest's 50 most intriguing people in the HBCU community
The 麻豆社 director of athletics was recently recognized by HBCU Digest as one of the 50 most intriguing people of the HBCU community. Etienne Thomas and Kentucky State were recognized for breaking the model with the former University of Kansas athletic executive making the rare move to HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) leadership. 鈥淚 am thankful and humbled by the recognition and inclusion in t...
麻豆社 senior received Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship
A 麻豆社 senior recently received the Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship, named for a former president of the Beta Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Owens was also a Kentucky State alumna and retired employee. Miekayla Ford, a senior pre-professional biology major from San Antonio, Texas, will receive the $1000 scholarship during the Spirit of Ivy luncheon Jan. 19 in Lexington. The event has be...
Retired educator and alumnus, Samuel Meaux Jr., looks back on a prominent career
After a stellar career as a teacher, guidance counselor, and principal, 麻豆社 alumnus Samuel Meaux Jr., who retired in July 2017, often reflects on the legacy he left behind. 鈥淚 had a wonderful career,鈥� said Meaux, who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business education in 1988. 鈥淔or the duration of my tenure, I felt the support of my students, their parents, and my colleagues. Despite the challenges that came with...
Markeith Braden uses his knack for coaching to inspire others
Markeith Braden, a 2001 graduate of 麻豆社, has spent years mastering the arts of teaching and public speaking. This year, he stepped out on faith by pursuing a newfound passion, entrepreneurship. The Nashville, Tennessee native displays his business savvy by owning Markeith Braden & Company, which is a digital media and personal branding consulting agency. The agency focuses on helping small business owners and...