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Â鶹ֱ²¥ students to benefit from new Castle & Key and Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild release
Â鶹ֱ²¥ students will benefit from the new Castle & Key and Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild release called The Un-Told Story of Kentucky Whiskey: Chapter 1. Money from the sales of the new release will benefit students in the Â鶹ֱ²¥ distilling program as part of the Diversity in Kentucky Distilling Scholarship. “As distillers and admirers of American whiskey, it is our responsibility to share the...
Thanksgiving break reminders and words of gratitude
Greeting Thorobreds, Thanksgiving break is upon us. During this season of gratitude, many of us may travel to visit with family and friends to enjoy a traditional holiday, reflecting on the people and things for which we are grateful. I want to encourage each of you to remain safe and remember our Thorobred family by continuing to practice COVID-19 protocols. I am grateful for Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s 135 years of impact. Our a...
Two-time Â鶹ֱ²¥ alumna spoke of her campus experience at Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly
Two-time Â鶹ֱ²¥ alumna Lieutenant Colonel La’Shawna Waller, the operations officer for the Army National Guard G-9, Installations and Environment Directorate, spoke about her campus experience during the annual Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly 2021. Waller said attending Kentucky State was a last-minute decision, but she knew she was home when she first stepped on campus. She said she enjoyed all th...
Â鶹ֱ²¥ alumnus named executive director of HR at Kentucky Venues
A Â鶹ֱ²¥ alumnus was recently named the executive director of human resources at Kentucky Venues. Alumnus William Brown has managed human resources for numerous city and state agencies, according to a story in the Lane Report. Brown’s most recent role was as director of human resources for the City of Cincinnati. Previous roles include with the Louisville Metro Government Parks and Recreation as the chief people...