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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 farm manager is a product of the Hill
Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm is watched over and managed by one of Kentucky State’s own. Megan Goins, who holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Kentucky State, is the University’s farm manager. Goins earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, food and environment in 2016 and a Master of Science in environmental studies in 2018. “My day-to-day responsibilities differ dependin...
Kentucky State University outlines financial corrective action plan
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents were briefed on corrective actions implemented to stabilize and improve Kentucky State’s financial condition and guidance regarding the institution’s financial needs, cash position and outlook going forward. With financial reviews still ongoing, Gregory Rush, vice president for finance and administration/chief financial officer, reported to the Board findings to date of $13.5 million i...
Kentucky State University mourns the death of legend William Cofield Sr.
Kentucky State University beloved legend, William Cofield Sr., 81, whose dedication and life-long work transformed the institution and equal rights in the Commonwealth and the nation, has departed this life. Cofield died Sunday, Aug. 8. “Thorobreds everywhere pause and mourn, as we remember and honor the excellence that Mr. Cofield demonstrated through his life and his work at Kentucky State, in our communities, the Commonwealth an...