Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to meet Dec. 17

Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to meet Dec. 17

December 14, 2021

The Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m.  Committee members will meet virtually via Zoom. The meeting will be viewable via Zoom and streamed via YouTube. Zoom information: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/98853277428 Or join webinar with the following methods Phone one-tap Phone one-tap: US: +13017158592,,98853277428# or +13126266799,,98853277428# Join by Telephone For higher...

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Continue to stay safe during the holiday break

Continue to stay safe during the holiday break

December 13, 2021

Happy holidays, Thorobreds.  It was great to see so many of you during the Faculty & Staff Holiday Luncheon. Despite one of the most challenging times in the 135-year history of this institution, you came together in generosity and collegiality for a wonderful program and luncheon. The spirit you brought to the luncheon is consistent with your steadfast efforts this semester. Drawing inspiration from those who came before us, we sh...

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Kentucky State University received nearly $350,000 to help improve water quality

Kentucky State University received nearly $350,000 to help improve water quality

December 10, 2021

Kentucky State University recently received a grant for nearly $350,000 to help farmers improve water quality. Kentucky State University recently received $349,781.50 from the USDA for a grant titled, “Helping Small-Scale and Socially Disadvantaged Growers in Improving Water Quality to Ensure Food Safety of Produce for Consumers and Increased Sales.”  More than 75 percent of Kentucky farmers have sales of less than $25,000 per year...

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Kentucky State University donated more than 6,600 pounds of produce through its healthy food initiative

Kentucky State University donated more than 6,600 pounds of produce through its healthy food initiative

December 10, 2021

Kentucky State University’s Healthy Food Initiative started in 2020 as a way to make sure that produce grown for research did not go to waste. Since then, thousands of pounds of produce have been donated to soup kitchens in the Frankfort area. In 2021, Kentucky State donated 6,622 pounds of produce, 4,047 of which were to ACCESS Soup Kitchen and Men’s Shelter in Frankfort. At ACCESS, the donated produce gets used in meals or put on...

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