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More than 110 students engage in STEM subjects during the Âé¶¹Éç Verizon Innovative Learning Program

More than 110 students engage in STEM subjects during the Âé¶¹Éç Verizon Innovative Learning Program

July 28, 2017

Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) and Verizon continue to partner to provide high-quality access to STEM educational resources to minority males. More than 110 sixth through eighth graders from Fayette and Franklin counties are attending the Verizon Innovative Learning Program Summer Academy at Âé¶¹Éç from July 10 – 28. The summer academy is the culminating event for the yearlong program which engages students in S...

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Âé¶¹Éç President  M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. details the purpose of the new Atwood Institute

Âé¶¹Éç President M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. details the purpose of the new Atwood Institute

July 5, 2017

HBCU Digest published a commentary by Âé¶¹Éç President M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D. about our newly created research center, the Atwood Institute for Race, Education and the Democratic Ideal. “Our executive leadership endorsed this idea for several reasons, but chief among them was the opportunity for Âé¶¹Éç to lead both national conversations and research in each of these critically important and interse...

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Âé¶¹Éç Board of Regents approves creation of Research Institute dedicated to intersections of Race, Democracy

Âé¶¹Éç Board of Regents approves creation of Research Institute dedicated to intersections of Race, Democracy

June 29, 2017

Âé¶¹Éç President M. Christopher Brown II today announced the establishment of the Atwood Institute for Race, Education and Democratic Ideal (AI). The University’s Board of Regents today approved the Institute's formation and vision statement, along with a targeted fall launch. AI, according to documents from the board meeting, will advance research, dialogue and advocacy for anti-racism training and conflict reso...

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Âé¶¹Éç holds closing ceremony  for the Summer Apprenticeship Program

Âé¶¹Éç holds closing ceremony for the Summer Apprenticeship Program

June 28, 2017

FRANKFORT — Âé¶¹Éç (Âé¶¹Éç) held its closing ceremony for the Summer Apprenticeship Program (SAP) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 in Carver Hall on Âé¶¹Éç’s campus. Students presented their scientific research projects in each of their studies during the ceremony. The students had eight minutes to present their findings. Each presentation included an introduction, data, and methods with a scientific conclusion. The stud...

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