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Wendell Thomas is passionate about giving back to Âé¶¹Éç

Wendell Thomas is passionate about giving back to Âé¶¹Éç

February 6, 2017

Wendell Thomas is one of Âé¶¹Éç’s (Âé¶¹Éç) hidden gems who continues to leave an indelible mark at the University.  The devoted Âé¶¹Éç grad is the former Director of Alumni Relations at Âé¶¹Éç and the Senate Sergeant at Arms of Kentucky at the State Capitol. Thomas’ involvement at the capitol has inspired him to help Âé¶¹Éç students to learn more about the roles and responsibilities in state government. On Wednesday, Februar...

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Whitney Young Honors students attend an art exhibition reception, awards ceremony in Louisville

Whitney Young Honors students attend an art exhibition reception, awards ceremony in Louisville

February 6, 2017

LOUISVILLE — The Whitney Young Honors students, Âé¶¹Éç art majors, and their professors attended the 23rd Annual African American Art Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony at the Actors Theatre of Louisville on Friday, February 3. Board of Regents Chair Dr. Karen Bearden and Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson extended the special invitation to Âé¶¹Éç students.  Dr. Cynthia Shelton, Interim Honors Chair of The Whitney Young Cent...

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Bass vocalist Jonathan Blanchard will perform at Âé¶¹Éç

Bass vocalist Jonathan Blanchard will perform at Âé¶¹Éç

February 3, 2017

FRANKFORT — Bass vocalist Jonathan Blanchard, will perform at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9 at Bradford Hall Auditorium as part of Âé¶¹Éç’s (Âé¶¹Éç) Black History Series. Through the month of February, Âé¶¹Éç will spotlight various notable African-Americans to motivate and inspire the community. Blanchard was born in 1976, and his soulful voice was shaped and inspired by the sounds of Tennessee’s blues, gospel, and rock...

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Âé¶¹Éç's enrollment shows significant increase

Âé¶¹Éç's enrollment shows significant increase

February 2, 2017

FRANKFORT — Âé¶¹Éç’s (Âé¶¹Éç) spring semester enrollment has dramatically increased over the same period since last year, demonstrating further proof that the University is racing toward its brightest future. Undergraduate enrollment is now 2,096, which is up 34.3 percent from last spring, and the graduate enrollment count is 172; 17.8 percent higher than last spring. “More and more students, traditional and non-tra...

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