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Kentucky State University Hosts Ninth Annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon
In a celebration of academic excellence and its esteemed Land Grant Program, Kentucky State University (KSU) hosted its Ninth Annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon on Tuesday, April 22. Held at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, the prestigious event commemorates the legacy of Dr. Harold R. Benson. Dr. Harold R. Benson became the Cooperative Extension Program Administrator at KSU in 1975. In 1985, he too...
Mighty Marching Thorobreds Need Your Vote
We need your vote! The Mighty Marching Thorobreds (MMT) is in the running to perform at the 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands and we need YOUR support to make it happen! Help MMT secure their spot! Cast your vote and represent the Thorobreds with pride! Voting ends May 15, 2025.This is OUR moment. Let’s flood the polls and show them what K-State is made of! VOTE NOW AND DAILY!
Exploring Sustainable Farming
KSU Students Attend Field Trip to Capstone Farms On April 5, 2025, Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin led a group of graduate students on a visit to Capstone Farm in Pleasureville, KY. Managed by David Neville, Capstone Farm provided students a unique opportunity to engage with the real-world challenges and possibilities of sustainable farming.The visit was designed to answer the critical questions: Can farms be truly sustainable? Is sustain...
Dr. Andrew J. Ray Named Chair of KSU’s School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
Dr. Andrew J. Ray, Associate Professor at Kentucky State University (KSU), has been officially appointed as the new Chair of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science, beginning April 6, 2025. His appointment follows the conclusion of Dr. Ken Semmens’ term as Acting Chair.“It is a deep honor to be appointed to the position,” he shared. “I look forward to serving the people of this amazing School to the best of my ability. I pla...