Kentucky State University alumnus makes history as first Black Southland Conference commissioner

Kentucky State University alumnus makes history as first Black Southland Conference commissioner

December 3, 2021

A Kentucky State University alumnus recently made history after being named the first Black Southland Conference commissioner. Chris Grant, a former Kentucky State University student and football player, will take the helm of the Southland Conference after current commissioner Tom Burnett departs to become a full-time senior consultant role of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee at the conclusion of the 2022 NCAA Men’s B...

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Two Kentucky State University students win awards at KAS annual meeting

Two Kentucky State University students win awards at KAS annual meeting

December 3, 2021

Two Kentucky State University students recently won awards at the Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) 2021 annual meeting. The meeting occurred virtually, with more than 400 scientists and more than 130 students participating from Kentucky colleges and universities in the research competitions.  Jocelyn Marables was awarded second place in health sciences for “Determination of Antibiotic Resistance in Probiotics Isolated from Commerc...

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Kentucky State University student named an AT&T Dream in Black Rising Future Maker

Kentucky State University student named an AT&T Dream in Black Rising Future Maker

December 3, 2021

A Kentucky State University student was recently named as one of AT&T’s Dream in Black Rising Future Makers.  Christian White, a junior and current Mister Kentucky State University, joined the class of 2021 Rising Future Makers.  The new initiative by AT&T is designed to “support diverse communities through uplifting programs, support, and storytelling,” according to the AT&T website.  According to AT&T, “each selected Future Maker...

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Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct regular quarterly meeting December 2

Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct regular quarterly meeting December 2

November 29, 2021

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for its regular quarterly meeting Thursday, December 2, 2021. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. via teleconference and in-person. During the regular meeting, the Board will go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation and KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss individual personnel matters. Zoom Link: : https://kysu.zoom.us/j/92392107685 Webinar ID:...

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