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ĢƵ will receive nearly $250,000 in federal funding for agriculture research

ĢƵ will receive nearly $250,000 in federal funding for agriculture research

August 3, 2021

ĢƵ recently received nearly $250,000 in federal funding, as part of a $21.8 million investment by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1890 Land-grant institutions to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  “Our 1890 Land-grant universities are an integral part of our nation’s fabric,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a USDA press announcement. “ We are pleased to...

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ĢƵ alumnus featured on The Culture Effect

ĢƵ alumnus featured on The Culture Effect

July 26, 2021

A ĢƵ alumnus was recently featured on an episode of The Culture Effect Podcast by Historically Black Since.  Kevin R. Cooke Jr., chief FOIA and privacy officer at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed his life and career on the podcast and noted the influence ĢƵ had on his journey.  Cooke comes from a long line of ĢƵ graduates and his daugh...

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ĢƵ Board of Regents Tap Clara Ross Stamps to Serve as Acting President

ĢƵ Board of Regents Tap Clara Ross Stamps to Serve as Acting President

July 20, 2021

ĢƵ Board of Regents today confirmed the resignation of Dr. M. Christopher Brown II effective immediately. In 2017, Brown was named the 18th president of ĢƵ, after serving in leadership roles at leading HBCUs in Louisiana and Mississippi. Brown’s resignation was accepted today at a special called Board meeting. The Board named Clara Ross Stamps, ĢƵ’s senior vice president for Brand Iden...

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Two ĢƵ alumni were recently inducted into the Frankfort Independent Schools hall of fame

Two ĢƵ alumni were recently inducted into the Frankfort Independent Schools hall of fame

July 19, 2021

Two ĢƵ alumni were recently inducted into the Frankfort Independent Schools (FIS) hall of fame for the classes of 2020 and 2021.    Henry Kemp, who had a long and distinguished career teaching industrial education at ĢƵ and Prairie View A&M, was inducted into the class of 2020. Kemp was also a beloved teacher and coach at Mayo-Underwood, teaching shop, coaching football and basketball,...

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