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Kentucky State University remembered its past and looked to the future during 135th anniversary celebration
Kentucky State University celebrated its history in a big way recently, befitting its 135 years of existence. The pinnacle of the celebration was a panel of some of Kentucky State University’s living past presidents, moderated by KET’s Renee Shaw. Past interim president Dr. Aaron Thompson provided introductions for current president, Dr. M. Christopher Brown II; past president Dr. Mary Evans Sias and past president Raymond M. Burs...
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of alumnus Cuttie W. Bacon IV
Kentucky State University officials mourn the loss of friend, alumnus and benefactor Cuttie W. Bacon IV. “Kentucky State University has lost an exemplary alumnus,” Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II said. “Personally, I have lost a fraternal brother. This is truly beyond without words.” Bacon is a fourth‐generation graduate of Kentucky State University from which he held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Englis...
Graduates reflected on their academic journey through a pandemic during the Spring 2021 Baccalaureate Assembly
Kentucky State University graduates reflected on their academic journey through the pandemic and the road ahead for them after graduation during the Spring 2021 Baccalaureate Assembly in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium in David H. Bradford Hall. “May you go forth, with a humble spirit, remembering all that you have learned at the College on the Hill,” Clara Ross Stamps, Senior Vice President of Brand Identity and University Relations,...
Kentucky State University confers more than 200 degrees at commencement
More than 200 Kentucky State University graduates earned degrees Friday, May 7 during the Spring 2021 Commencement Convocation in Alumni Stadium. The convocation celebrated the fall 2020 and spring 2021 classes. Teachers, farmers and future healthcare leaders now go forth from the University, ready for the next level of success. Lamman Rucker, who received the Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from Kentucky State, delivered...