<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/3/kysu-announces-transformational-partnership-with-the-general-assembly-and-cpe.php" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>03/25/2026</pubDate><title>Kentucky State University Announces Transformational Partnership with the General Assembly and CPE to Strengthen the Future of the Institution</title><author/><summary>Kentucky State University stands at a defining moment in its proud 140-year history.</summary><image><img src="/brand-identity-approved-images/news-images-marketing/Office%20of%20the%20President%20graphic2.jpg" alt="Placeholder"/></image><caption/><description>Thorobred Family, Kentucky State University stands at a defining moment in its proud 140-year history. Today, in partnership with the Kentucky General Assembly led by Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne, Chairman Chris McDaniel introduced legislation that positions Kentucky State University for long-term strength, sustainability, and growth. This effort follows more than two years of collaboration, on-campus engagem...</description></item>