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Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate gets a head start on a criminal justice career
When graduating senior Marquette Venson crossed the stage during the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation, he marked the end of his undergraduate academic career. But leading up to that, he crisscrossed the streets of Frankfort, marking cars as a citation officer for the Frankfort Police Department, signaling the beginning of a career in criminal justice. Though he’s only been in the job since February, he...
Â鶹ֱ²¥ service organization puts the green in green-and-gold
One student organization is helping change the Frankfort and campus landscape – literally. The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Green Society, a student service and education organization, has become an active partner in making the campus and community green. Green Society’s staff advisor, Jennifer Hubbard-Sánchez, said the organization is active and engaged who participate in community and Kentucky State projects regularly. “Some feature...
Â鶹ֱ²¥ men's basketball coach to host youth camp
The Â鶹ֱ²¥ men’s basketball coach will host a youth basketball camp June 25-28 at the William Exum Center. Thorobreds Head Coach Jamaal Jackson’s basketball camp is for boys and girls ages 7-17. Participants of all levels will learn fundamentals of the game and compete in games and contests. Camp will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, with an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. on the final day. Cost to attend is $75...
Â鶹ֱ²¥ among finalists for 2018 HBCU awards
Â鶹ֱ²¥ is among the finalists for the HBCU Digest 2018 HBCU Awards. The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Atwood Center for Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal is among the finalists for best research center. “While it seems cliche to say it’s an honor to just be nominated, the field of finalists demonstrates what an incredible privilege it is to have the work of the Atwood acknowledged in such a public and meaning...