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Kentucky State University President applauds passage of The FUTURE Act by the U.S. House of Representatives
The United State House of Representatives passed H.R 2486, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, Tuesday, September 17, to extend important mandatory funding in Title III, Part F of the Higher Education Act of 1965 until Fiscal Year 2021. This legislation authorizes funding critical to the mission and current operations of Kentucky State University. Kentucky State University President...

Kentucky State University professor selected as research ambassador
A Kentucky State University professor was recently selected as a research ambassador for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Dr. Narayanan Rajendran, professor of molecular microbiology and biotechnology, has been selected as a DAAD research ambassador for the 2019-20 academic year. The research ambassador program is honoring 21 individuals who have conducted a long-term research project in Germany at the doctoral level or...

Kentucky State University named one of Kentucky's best online colleges
Kentucky State University was recently named one of Kentucky’s best online colleges by OnlineColleges.com. Kentucky State ranked ninth in the state, based on factors such as tuition and fees, distance education participation percentage and the number of programs offered. “Since its inception, Kentucky State University has steadily grown to the point where, during a typical academic year, the composition of its students and faculty...

Kentucky State University legend inducted into Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
A Kentucky State University legend was recently inducted the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, joining the six-member class of 2019. William Exum was a trailblazer as an athlete and an athletics administrator. Exum served Kentucky State University as athletics director from 1949 to 1977; chairman of the Department of Health and Physical Education and track, tennis and cross-country coach. Exum led the Kentucky State men’s cross-country...