**New physics professor dons a tux to opening convocation** If you wear a tuxedo to Kentucky State University's opening convocation, you just might get some attention. Physics professor Anders Gardestig, who is among the new faces on campus, didn't expect his black tails would turn so many heads. For him, it's simply part of Sweden's tradition. KSU
**Renee Patrice Gilliam (KSU Class of 1975) praised Dr. Gardestig's classy attire via e-mail. She said it a “teachable moment” for those who attended the opening convocation. The story resonated with KSU alumni.
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KSU professor to receive 728,615 grant from National Institute of Justice Kentucky State University associate professor of psychology and sociology Dr. Mara Merlino has been awarded grant funding of 728,615 from the National Institute of Justice for her new project, “Cognitive Human Factors and Forensic Document Examiner Methods and Procedures.” KSU, HBCU Digest, Sept 21
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Kentucky State rehires Head as Thorobreds' athletic director Kentucky State University announces the return of former athletic director William K. Head, Ed.D. KSU, The Washington Times, The Lane Report, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Associated Press, WKYT, San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com), The Times-Union, World News (WN.com)
K-State: Remedial courses out, ‘Accelerated Learning’ Classes In Kentucky State University has eliminated its remedial courses in English and mathematics this semester and replaced them instead with an “accelerated learning” concept that school officials say will likely improve graduation rates. State-Journal
Striving 'in all things excellence' Since its modest beginnings as a small normal school for the training of black teachers for Kentucky's black schools, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved into a land-grant and liberal arts institution that prepares a diverse student population to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society. AJC.com
KSU graduate to read debut children's book at Rosenwald Center Kentucky State University graduate and elementary school teacher Angela Wilkinson will talk with students and read from her debut children's book "Donuts Don't Lie" 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at
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