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New Thorobreds prepare for their college career
Hundreds of new students and their families or legal guardians showed up to learn about life on the Hill during Bred Prep, new student orientation for Kentucky State University students. Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II welcomed the class of 2022 and imparted words of wisdom and points of pride about Kentucky State. He also emphasized that tuition is capped for this class of incoming freshmen. “For each o...

Kentucky State University hosted staff appreciation event
As the first academic year of Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II’s tenure came to a close, the president and his leadership team hosted an event to show appreciation to University staff. President Brown hosted all Kentucky State staff at Hillcrest Manor for food, giveaways, games, music and more during Staff Appreciation. “Kentucky State has an amazing group of facilities and support staff,” President Brow...

Kentucky State University alumna achieved national and international success in public service
One Kentucky State University alumna has dedicated her life to public service on the state, national and international stage. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, former Georgia state representative, earned a master’s in public administration at Kentucky State. It was here, on the Hill, that she made connections and friendships that would influence her life. Dawkins-Haigler arrived at Kentucky State in the mid-90s. Prior to her arrival, Dawkins-Ha...

Students learn about STEM with record-setting pilot at Kentucky State University
Middle school students participating in the Verizon Innovative Learning Program had the opportunity to learn from the youngest person and the first black pilot to fly solo around the world in a single-engine plane. Captain Barrington Irving and the Flying Classroom visited students in the Verizon Innovative Learning Program recently at Kentucky State University. The V...