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KSU alumnus makes history as first Black mayor of Danville, Kentucky
James J. H. Atkins has long been a champion for Kentucky State University and now the 1972 graduate will advocate for the citizens of Danville as the self-proclaimed, “The People’s Mayor.” Atkins’ win during the midterm elections on Nov. 8, made him the first elected African American mayor of the city. In an interview with Lex 18, Mayor-elect Atkins said he plans to continue focusing on the community. “I have two ears and so I have...
Kentucky State University participates in Candlelight Frankfort
The City of Frankfort is hosting its annual Candlelight Weekend Nov. 10-12 in the capital’s historic downtown. Presented by the Commonwealth Credit Union, Candlelight Weekend kicks off the holiday season with music, shopping, kid’s activities, food, drink and more. The Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobred Band and the dazzling K-Rette Dance Team performed during the opening Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Old Capitol l...
KSU Honors Collegium presents at Kentucky Honors Roundtable Conference
The Whitney M. Young Honors Collegium reinstated its membership in the Kentucky Honors Roundtable (KHR) with 10 students presenting at the 2022 roundtable conference. Miana Wallace, Ciara Robinson, Ayanna Thornton, ZaKylah Bryant, Emma McQuade, Kiyanna Fields, Michal McLeod, III, Andreyia Ross, Kayla Bush and Alena Claycomb represented Kentucky State University presenting research papers, posters and creative expressions. The fall...
Kentucky State partners with Josephine Sculpture Park to remove invasive plants
Kentucky State University Land Grant Program personnel led an invasive plant removal workshop at Josephine Sculpture Park on Nov. 4, removing Callery pear trees. Josephine Sculpture Park assistant director Jeri Howell asked Jody Thompson, senior research and Extension associate for Forestry and Natural Resources at Kentucky State, and Nat Colten, community sustainability coordinator, to lead volunteers in removing the invasive spec...