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Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct quarterly meeting April 19
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for a regular quarterly meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. via teleconference and in-person. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/94849902045 Webinar ID: 948 4990 2045One Tap Mobile: US: +13126266799,,94849902045# or +16468769923,,94849902045# April 19, 2024 Quarterly Meeting Agenda

Circle K. International on the Rise in the Kentucky-Tennessee District
Circle K. International is a community service organization with a focus on the children in the community. Kentucky State University (KSU) holds one of the largest and currently the only HBCU Circle K. International clubs in the Kentucky-Tennessee District. KSU scholar, Jiya Alcorn, has been moving to continue the growth of her home club and the district. Alcorn is currently a senior from Lexington, KY. Majoring in Business Adminis...

Kentucky State University Bridges Gap Between Police and Community with Art Therapy
Dr. Frederick A. Williams Jr., Chair of Kentucky State University's School of Criminal Justice, led a pioneering study with the Frankfort Police Department and Yes Arts of Frankfort. The aim of the study was to foster trust between law enforcement and sufferers of opioid addiction through art therapy. Over four months, the project yielded seven murals located on the Yes Arts of Frankfort Building, showcasing the power of collaborat...

Kentucky State University and Swim With Purpose Marks One-Year Anniversary
Swim With Purpose, a charitable fundraiser dedicated to raising $1M for the restoration of Kentucky State University’s (KSU) William Exum Center indoor aquatic facility, is commemorating its one-year anniversary since receiving its inaugural donation. "Our commitment to community engagement and empowerment is reflected with Swim With Purpose," says Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President of KSU. "We strongly support initiatives that uplift...