Kentucky State University partner institution for $5.4 million KDA grant

Kentucky State University partner institution for $5.4 million KDA grant

September 9, 2022

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Food Distribution Division recently received a $5.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency in the Commonwealth.   Kentucky State University’s Small Farm Program is one of several partner agencies for this grant distribution.  According to a press release by KDA, the cooperative agreements will “...

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Kentucky State University Board of Regents Finance and Administration Committee Special-Called Meeting September 7

Kentucky State University Board of Regents Finance and Administration Committee Special-Called Meeting September 7

September 6, 2022

FRANKFORT – The Kentucky State University Board of Regents Finance and Administration Committee will convene for a special-called virtual meeting Wednesday, September 7. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. via teleconference.  Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/97092987595 Webinar ID: 970 9298 7595 Phone One-Tap: US: US: +13017158592,,97092987595# or +13092053325,,97092987595# Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academ...

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Former KSU football player to be inducted into sports hall of fame

Former KSU football player to be inducted into sports hall of fame

September 1, 2022

Charles Trumbo ’80 will be one of 24 former athletes inducted into the 2022 Lexington African American Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. (LAASHOF, Inc.) this Saturday. The former Kentucky State University football player says he is honored to be recognized by the non-profit organization. “It is indeed an honor to be recognized and inducted into this hall of fame,” Trumbo expressed. “I truly enjoyed my days playing football and to be acknow...

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Mighty Marching Thorobreds perform to a record crowd in the 2022 National Battle of the Bands

Mighty Marching Thorobreds perform to a record crowd in the 2022 National Battle of the Bands

August 30, 2022

The Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds were one of eight HBCU marching bands to perform at the 2022 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) in Houston, Texas August 27, 2022. The band traveled over 900 miles to perform to a record-setting crowd of 55,000 fans in NRG Stadium. Presented by Toyota, NBOTB showcases the country’s top marching bands and is created to enhance the exposure of HBCUs and their marching b...

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