Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards
28 Oct 2019
Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards
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By Meredith Weber Oct. 25, 2019 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 25, 2019) — A portrait unveiling of civil rights pioneer Lyman T. Johnson highlighted the University of Kentucky’s 29th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards... Read More

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