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Kentucky State University received largest ever donation of $1 million from Diageo North America
Kentucky State University recently received the largest lump-sum donation in its history after a gift of $1 million from Diageo North America. Diageo announced earlier this year that it was partnering with 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) around the country to create an innovative program to develop future leaders and shape a more equitable future. An Associated Press story reported that Diageo was giving fo...
Kentucky State University announces 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation speaker and special guest soloist
Kentucky State University recently announced Lamman Rucker, accomplished actor, educator, activist and entrepreneur, will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation. Rucker has starred in big and small screen favorites such as Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married” films, “Meet the Browns” and the iconic “The Temptations” miniseries. Rucker has also tackled difficult subjects in “Service to Man,” “The Ma...
Kentucky State University recognized scholars who persevered during Academic Honors Convocation
Kentucky State University officials honored and recognized the hard work of student scholars, especially through the trials and tribulations of a pandemic and social unrest, during the Academic Honors Convocation in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall. Bobbie Knight, president of Miles College, was the convocation speaker. Knight congratulated the students and noted they have proven they are totally vested in t...
Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. is now part of the Amazon Smile program
Consumers can now benefit Kentucky State University when shopping on Amazon through the Amazon Smile program. The Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. is now an official charity listed as part of the Amazon Smile program, which donates 0.5 percent of eligible purchases to the charity selected by the consumer. The program comes at no cost to the buyer. Click here to select the Kentucky State University Foundation, Inc. and b...