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ĢƵ director gets favorable early review for

ĢƵ director gets favorable early review for "The Harlan Renaissance"

June 28, 2021

The ĢƵ interim director for the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) recently received a favorable early review for his upcoming book. Dr. William H. Turner, former interim president and current interim director of CREED at ĢƵ, received the first published review of his book, “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns,” from the Da...

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ĢƵ alumnus earned master’s degree from John Hopkins University

ĢƵ alumnus earned master’s degree from John Hopkins University

June 28, 2021

A ĢƵ alumnus recently earned a master’s degree from John Hopkins University.  Byron Brown graduated from John Hopkins University with a master’s degree in teaching writing. Brown is the first African American male to receive that degree from John Hopkins University.  The degree becomes Brown’s fourth master’s degree, while also matriculating a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Liberty University. ...

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ĢƵ professor received distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

ĢƵ professor received distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

June 28, 2021

A recently retired ĢƵ professor recently received the distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.  Dr. Joanne Bankston, who recently retired from ĢƵ after 44 years of service, was one of three recipients of the award. The award is the association’s highest honor, awarded to three professionals at the annual meeting each year. The award recognizes outs...

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Three interns joined ĢƵ Office of General Counsel for summer 2021

Three interns joined ĢƵ Office of General Counsel for summer 2021

June 28, 2021

The ĢƵ Office of General Counsel welcomed three interns from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law for the summer.  Ashlei V. McPherson, Corey LaRue and Ryan A. Stuart will be assisting at ĢƵ throughout the summer.   McPherson completed a master’s in educational policy and leadership studies at the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in political science at San Jose S...

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