BEREA, Kentucky, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- Berea College issued the following news release: The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky--constituted by Berea College, Kentucky State University, the Muhammad Ali Center and Kentucky History Resources, LLC--has hired Chaka Cummings as its inaugural executive director. The recently formed Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, which will be housed in the Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education at Berea College, will wor  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 8 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Life would never be the same for the Chickasaw people after the winter of 1540 when they faced their first European power. Represented by Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto, who had a thirst for gold, initial impressions with the Spanish would not go well. Chickasaw warriors were forced to drive off the Spaniards from the Chickasaw Homeland. The historic Homeland o  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, Dec. 8 (TNSper) -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release: President Larry L. Cockrum has appointed Dr. Jerry Jackson to the position of chancellor, beginning in January 2023. Jackson currently serves on the President's cabinet as Executive Vice-President for Enrollment, Communications, and Student Affairs. "Jerry Jackson is a long-time member of my leadership team with two decades of experience in higher education," said Cockrum. "In this n  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, Dec. 9 (TNSpro) -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2022: University of the Cumberlands is adding another master's degree program to its curriculum: a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, set to begin classes in May 2023. The program focuses on preparing professionals to make valuable contributions in various academic and organizational leadership roles, combining real-life application with education that informs   more