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YMCA and Kentucky State University announce partnership
Frankfort, KY (November 20, 2020) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kentucky State University that will give Frankfort YMCA members access to the indoor pool at the William Exum Center beginning Monday, Nov. 30.The Exum Center features an eight-lane, 25-meter indoor pool versus the YMCA’s existing four-lane 25-yard pool at the downtown Frankfort Y. This is a great opportunity for the YMCA...
Congratulations to Thorobreds elected to political office
Kentucky State University offers congratulations to its alumni who have won political office during the general election. Derrick Graham was re-elected as a Kentucky State Representative. Eddie D. Melton won his re-election as an Indiana State Senator. Lasheyl Stroud won her election to become a new Franklin County (Ohio) judge. Katrisha Waldridge won her re-election campaign as a Frankfort City Commissioner. James (JH) Atkins won...
Kentucky State University one of eight campuses to recently add Qdoba to the campus dining experience
Kentucky State University is one of eight campuses in the United States to add Qdoba since August. Qdoba is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, and joins Starbucks We Proudly Serve and WOW American Eats in 86 + Mane on campus. The partnership is one of approximately 100 Qdoba has with universities, military bases, airports and other venues around the country. Qdoba offers signature menu items and customized burritos, tacos, burrito...
Kentucky State University student earns national broadcasting award
A Kentucky State University student recently placed in a national broadcasting competition. Oyuky Benitez, a senior in the School of the Humanities and Performing Arts, won second place in the College Media Association’s (CMA) Pinnacle awards for best audio special event coverage during its virtual convention Oct 22-24. Benitez's story featured several events sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Over the summer, Benitez a...