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Kentucky State University takes down Central State in the inaugural Classic HBCU for Columbus
Ohio Stadium had an HBCU atmosphere Saturday as Kentucky State University knocked off Central State University 20-6 in the inaugural HBCU Classic for Columbus in front of nearly 25,000 fans. The Kentucky State University National Alumni Association and the Columbus alumni chapter showed up and showed out for the Thorobreds as Kentucky State claimed its 15th win in the last 16 meetings with Central State. Kentucky State took the...
Kentucky State University professor named to National Science Foundation committee to promote geographic diversity in research funding
A Kentucky State University professor was recently named to a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) committee to envision the future of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Dr. Scott Wicker, associate professor of chemistry, was named to the committee. According to the NSF, the 19-member evaluation committee will consider the effectiveness of current EPSCoR efforts and whether and how the program c...
Kentucky State University received nearly $500,000 for the renovation of historic Jackson Hall
The first building constructed as part of Kentucky State University’s campus will receive nearly $500,000 in renovations as part of a recent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) grant program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, and administered by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of Interior. Jackson Hall, formerly known as Recitation Hall, was the first and now-oldest building on the Kentucky State...
Kentucky State University's Fall 2021 Encampment encouraged employees to focus on strategic directions and campus culture
Kentucky State University Acting President Clara Ross Stamps focused on strategic directions regarding campus, constituents and culture when she convened faculty and staff Aug. 9 for Fall 2021 Encampment. The event officially began the first half of the academic year for Kentucky State. Encampment brings together the campus community, Frankfort community leaders, and alumni in finding effective ways of developing ideas, pursuing in...