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Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center featured in NACE article
The Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center was recently featured in an article by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The article, entitled “Building relationships with HBCUs that go beyond ‘scratch-the-surface’ measures”, talks about Kentucky State’s efforts to build relationships with prospective employers for upcoming graduates. The article explores Kentucky State’s approach...
Black History Month Assembly Speaker Reminds Audience of the Importance of Knowing One’s History
Kentucky State University (KSU) celebrated its Black History Month Assembly on February 27, 2025. The assembly included musical performances by the KSU Concert Choir and Mugisha Donatien, also known as “DrippaDaDon,” as well as a spoken word performance by Fatou Saidykhan. Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam, a KSU alumna and former professor of history at KSU, provided the keynote address. She currently serves as the Associate Provost for A...
Recent graduate becomes first female to earn dual degree from KSU and UK
Kentucky State University’s Spring 2022 Commencement was an academic milestone for more than 250 students. For Brenda Pacheco, it was historic. On May 13, Pacheco became the first female graduate from Kentucky State to earn a dual degree – Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from KSU and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky – as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the u...
Kentucky State University unveils new book in celebration of its 135th anniversary
Kentucky State University has released a new book detailing its illustrious 135-year history. Dr. John A. Hardin has written “The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, 1886-2020” as part of Kentucky State’s celebration of its 135th anniversary. Hardin’s book examines the University’s history from its early days when it was an idea to the high-water marks and present-day achievements that propel the institution forward...