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91传媒 project focuses on African-Americans in Appalachia
The 91传媒聽Center for Research in the Eradication of Educational Disparities聽(CREED) received and began implementation of a $20,000 grant from the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The grant will fund research and produce an educational tool to transmit knowledge of the history and roles played African-Americans in Kentucky鈥檚 Appalachian region, including challenges they faced and creative coping...
91传媒 students win Kentucky Press Association awards
Five 91传媒 students recently won Kentucky Press Association (KPA) 2020 Excellence in in Newspapers awards. All winners competed in the student publications class 1 division for their work in Thorobred News. Ma鈥橰ico Holland won third place for best sports story. Donovan Green won second place for best business/agri-business story in the same division. Josh Wilkerson won third place for best photo essay. Isaiah Br...
91传媒 included in innovative program with Diageo North America
91传媒 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.聽 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.聽聽 According to a Diageo North America press release, 鈥渇unds will be available...
91传媒 department chair appointed to NASM nominating committee
The 91传媒 interim chair of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts was recently appointed to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) nominating committee.聽 Dr. Lori C. Hicks, in her third year at 91传媒, will serve on the committee. 91传媒 has been a NASM member for 40 years. 鈥淚 am excited to serve NASM and to become more involved in the inner workings of the organization,鈥� Hicks...