Academics

Studying communication, politics, and ethics to build better communities.

Academic rigor that informs advocacy. Every course, every project, every award feeds directly into Kamuskay's mission to serve.

Institution

Berea College

Berea, Kentucky

Double Major

Communication Political Science

Minor

Law, Ethics & Society

Dean's List

Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024

Scholarship

Father Henry L. Parker Scholarship

Academic Excellence Award, 2025

Themes & Interests

Academic Focus Areas

Political CommunicationPublic PolicyEducation EquityEnvironmental StewardshipHuman RightsCommunity DevelopmentNonprofit LeadershipMedia & JournalismLaw & EthicsAfrican PoliticsSocial EntrepreneurshipStudent Advocacy

These themes are not just academic interests. They are the foundation of Kamuskay's advocacy. His coursework in political communication informs how he crafts student-facing messaging. His study of law and ethics grounds his approach to fairness in the Work-Learning-Service program. His environmental stewardship work connects to his broader belief that students thrive in sustainable communities.

Research

Projects & Experiences

Research Associate

The FREE Zion Project

Ethnographic research on Black rural education in Appalachia
Freedom School curriculum development support
Archival research and primary interviews with community members
IRB-compliant research protocols
Co-presented findings at BURIS (Berea Undergraduate Research & Innovation Symposium)

Why it matters for students

Understanding educational inequity in the region directly informs how Kamuskay advocates for first-generation and rural students at Berea.

Remote Extern

National Geographic Society + The Nature Conservancy

Investigated freshwater conservation challenges in local and global contexts
Conducted primary and secondary research on environmental policy
Engaged with local leaders and conservation stakeholders
Produced storytelling content connecting environmental science to community impact

Why it matters for students

Environmental stewardship and community health are interconnected. This experience deepens Kamuskay's commitment to sustainable campus policies.

Recognition

Awards & Honors

MLK Student Leadership Award

2026

Dean's List

Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024

Father Henry L. Parker Scholarship

2025

Graham Volunteer Service Award

2× Recipient

Entrepreneur of the Year – ALA

2021

News Decoder Award

Multiple wins