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ĢƵ department chair appointed to NASM nominating committee

ĢƵ department chair appointed to NASM nominating committee

February 8, 2021

The ĢƵ interim chair of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts was recently appointed to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) nominating committee.  Dr. Lori C. Hicks, in her third year at ĢƵ, will serve on the committee. ĢƵ has been a NASM member for 40 years. “I am excited to serve NASM and to become more involved in the inner workings of the organization,” Hicks...

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ĢƵ included in innovative program with Diageo North America

ĢƵ included in innovative program with Diageo North America

February 8, 2021

ĢƵ is one of 25 HBCUs included in an innovative program by Diageo North America to develop future leaders and help shape a more equitable society.  Diageo North America has pledged $10 million to fund permanent endowments, create innovation hubs at select HBCUs and an internship platform to help drive diversity within the industry.   According to a Diageo North America press release, “funds will be available...

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ĢƵ to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11

ĢƵ to host annual legislative fish fry Feb. 11

February 2, 2021

The ĢƵ College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment is hosting its annual legislative fish fry Thursday, Feb. 11 from noon until 2 p.m., with pick up available in the William Exum Center parking lot. The fish fry is an opportunity for ĢƵ to host the Kentucky legislature and for interested parties to meet with their state legislators and discuss the upcoming General Assembly....

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ĢƵ associate professor awarded research fellowship

ĢƵ associate professor awarded research fellowship

February 1, 2021

A ĢƵ associate professor was recently awarded the Vivian A. Ware Research Fellowship.  Dr. TaKeia Anthony, associate professor of history at ĢƵ, was awarded the one-year, full-time research fellowship.  According to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) website, the fellowship recipient will conduct research on the history of the DREF and compile the findings in a written document. ...

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