<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/4/rooted-in-legacy-leadership-and-land-frank-taylor-to-speak-at-kysu-commencement.php" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>04/07/2026</pubDate><title>Rooted in legacy, leadership, and land: Frank Taylor to speak at Kentucky State commencement</title><author/><summary>Fifth-generation tree farmer and family farm champion reflects the University’s land-grant mission.</summary><image><img src="/brand-identity-approved-images/news-images-marketing/Frank%20Taylor.jpg" alt="Placeholder"/></image><caption/><description>Fifth-generation tree farmer and family farm champion reflects the University’s land-grant missionFRANKFORT, Ky. — A life marked by service, stewardship, and impact will take center stage at Kentucky State University’s May 9 Commencement Convocation, as alumnus Frank Taylor returns to address the Class of 2026.Kentucky State will hold its 2026 Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 9, at the William Exum Center, with ceremonies at 10 a.m. and...</description></item>