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Kentucky State University ranked as a top school in the South for affordable tuition
Kentucky State University was recently ranked as on the top schools in the South for affordability by Best Value Schools. Kentucky State ranked 22nd in “the best colleges in the South that you can afford” and was noted for the number of graduates who earn a STEM degree and the mid-career pay of its graduates. According to the Best Value Schools website, “Sorting through the best colleges in the South is not easy. Our college exp...
Kentucky State University alumna named interim president of Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
A Kentucky State University alumna was recently named interim president of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. Suzanne “Suzy” Hosley was recently named CEO/interim president of the organization after the retirement of Carmen Inman. Hosley has been with the Chamber for 13 years and her most recent role was director of member services. Hosley was featured in the Frankfort State Journal for her promotion. Click here to read more.
Kentucky State University Presidential Awards of Excellence winners announced
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II recently announced the Presidential Awards of Excellence 2020 winners during the State of the University Assembly. Faculty and staff affecting all aspects of the University were honored. Dr. Barr, assistant professor of sociology at Kentucky State University, received the 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in Research. Barr has served the University for four years and p...
Kentucky State University’s work with pawpaw featured in the New York Times
Kentucky State University was recently featured in a New York Times story about the increasing popularity of pawpaw fruit. The story discusses the increasing attention on pawpaw due to climate change, economic inequity and access to food. The story also notes the pawpaw’s connection with slavery in America. Kentucky State University is a licensed propagator of pawpaw cultivars, with distribution to nurseries all over the United S...