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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumna featured for her work in fashion in Paper Magazine
A ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumna is a pioneer in her work in the fashion industry. Stephanie Thomas is working to end ableism in the fashion industry and was recognized for her work recently in Paper Magazine. Thomas has a blog called Cur8able, which serves as a disability fashion lifestyle platform, according to Paper. Click here to read the full profile of Thomas and her pioneering work.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumna selected as principal at William Wells Brown Elementary in Lexington
A ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumna was recently selected to be the principal at William Wells Brown Elementary in Lexington. Ebony Hutchinson, who earned a bachelor’s in elementary education at ÍøÆسԹÏ, began her tenure at William Wells Brown July 1, according to a news release from the school. According to the news release, Hutchinson has 16 years of experience in education, beginning as a primary teacher in Shelby County P...
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï scientist receives 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award
A ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï scientist recently received a 1890s Land-Grant Residency Award in soil conservation. According to a news release for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin will focus on establishing soil conservation measures that farmers can adapt to their operations during a one-year residency with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as a 2020 awardee of the agency’s 1890 Fac...
Longtime ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Extension employee to retire
A longtime employee at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is retiring after 44 years of service. Dr. Joanne Bankston previously served as coordinator of family and consumer sciences, and as a state specialist for family economics management for the Cooperative Extension program at ÍøÆسԹÏ. Bankston has served in various capacities within Cooperative Extension at ÍøÆسԹÏ. Bankston’s career has been highly recognized within her...