Kentucky State University student earns American degree, FFA’s highest degree

Kentucky State University student earns American degree, FFA’s highest degree

November 5, 2021

A Kentucky State University student recently earned the highest degree offered by the National FFA Organization. Aidan Thompson, a Kentucky State University student double majoring in agricultural communications and computer science, was awarded the American degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 30. The American degree is the highest achievable degree for FFA members and shows a member’s dedication to FFA. Nine...

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Kentucky State University Foundation mourns the death of Thorobred fixture Darlene Jackson

Kentucky State University Foundation mourns the death of Thorobred fixture Darlene Jackson

November 2, 2021

Kentucky State University alumna, longtime staff and KSU Foundation employee Darlene K. Jackson has departed this life. Jackson died Friday, Oct. 29.  Jackson was a longtime employee of the Kentucky State University Foundation, serving as an accountant. She was also a life member of the Kentucky State University National Alumni Association. Jackson was also a former employee of the Kentucky Revenue Department. “Darlene lived every...

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Kentucky State University featured for its partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Kentucky State University featured for its partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

October 29, 2021

Kentucky State University was recently featured by WTVQ in Lexington for its partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors and their gift to the Thomas-Hood Veterans’ Center.  At halftime of the Kentucky State football game against Miles College, Kentucky State and Academy Sports + Outdoors presented a $2,500 gift card to any Academy store in the state. Click here to read the WTVQ report. Click here to read Kentucky State University’s...

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Kentucky State University won a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety

Kentucky State University won a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety

October 29, 2021

Kentucky State University was recently recognized with a 2021 KEMI Destiny Award for Workplace Safety.  According to Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) website, “The Destiny Awards are presented annually by KEMI to policyholders that best exemplify KEMI’s motto, ‘Control your own destiny.’ The awards symbolize what can be accomplished when organizations work together to improve workplace safety.” The KEMI website also note...

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