2016 News Article Listing
KSU holds its 127th Commencement Convocation
The 127th Commencement Convocation was a historic one for Kentucky State University as it celebrates 130 years as an institution. The May 14 ceremony recognized nearly 250 students who had completed the requirements for graduation in their respective areas of study. University President Raymond M. Burse presided over the ceremony, and Major General Peggy C. Combs, U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, delivered...
KSU School of Nursing holds Pinning Ceremony
Families and friends beamed with pride as they participated in the nurse pinning ceremony Thursday, May 12 in Kentucky State University’s Bradford Hall. The School of Nursing’s pinning ceremony marked the official entry into the nursing profession for 10 bachelor’s degree candidates and 36 associate’s degree students. More than 300 guests attended the ceremony. The time-honored pinning ceremony is sentimental because students are j...
Mighty Marching Thorobreds hit high note with awards banquet
The Mighty Marching Thorobreds (MMT) ended the 2015-2016 season with an elegant awards banquet Wednesday, May 11 in the Student Center Ballroom. Director of Bands Alvin Level, Interim Chair – Division of Fine Arts; Dr. Roosevelt O. Shelton; Associate Director of Bands Robert Griffin; and Silkettes and K-Rettes Auxiliary Coordinator Churi Level paid tribute to more than 50 band members — including eight graduating seniors — dur...
KSU Unveils Jordan Building Murals
KSU recently revealed the completion of one of several projects designed to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the University when a series of banners depicting photo collages were erected on the side of a prominent campus building. The Jordan Building, which is home to the office responsible for the upkeep of the University’s buildings and grounds got an update of its own when the photo collages were installed. The buildin...