Seeds planted, graduate Jocelyn Marables is ready to reap the benefits of her hard work

Seeds planted, graduate Jocelyn Marables is ready to reap the benefits of her hard work

May 4, 2022

Although she didn’t get to meet her great-grandparents, graduating senior Jocelyn Marables heard enough about their time at Kentucky State University from their daughter to know that this place was special and where she too needed to be to grow. “My grandmother talked often about not only her parents’ love for Kentucky State but spoke fondly of her memories here as well,” Jocelyn shared. “Their legacy definitely influenced my decis...

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Kentucky State University to host historic truss signing ceremony

Kentucky State University to host historic truss signing ceremony

May 3, 2022

Kentucky State University will host a truss signing ceremony to commemorate the latest milestone in the construction of the university’s nearly $50 million state-of-the-art residence hall Tuesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. A beam signing ceremony is a long-standing tradition in construction to commemorate the completion of a building‘s structure. During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to sign the final truss before it is in...

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Kentucky State University announces 2022 Spring Commencement Convocation speaker and special guest soloist

Kentucky State University announces 2022 Spring Commencement Convocation speaker and special guest soloist

May 3, 2022

President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Harry L. Williams will deliver the keynote address at Kentucky State University’s 2022 Spring Commencement Convocation. TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black college community. Under Williams’ leadership, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund has created innovative partnerships, increased organizational stability, and advanced biparti...

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Kentucky State University two-time alumna makes her mark in government and service

Kentucky State University two-time alumna makes her mark in government and service

May 2, 2022

A Kentucky State University two-time alumna is an active member of the Frankfort community and plays an integral role at the Legislative Research Commission (LRC).  Katie Carney earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Spanish in 2014 and a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in human resources in 2017 at Kentucky State.  Carney serves as an executive assistant for the director's office...

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