Kentucky State University president to co-host discussion on preparing for college at Bracktown

Kentucky State University president to co-host discussion on preparing for college at Bracktown

March 19, 2021

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will participate in a virtual college preparedness seminar April 12 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with First Baptist Church Bracktown and the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). Participants may join via Zoom at https://kysu.zoom.us/j/94169457136. President Brown, CPE President Dr. Aaron Thompson and First Baptist Church Bracktown Pastor Rodney McFarland Jr. will present...

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Kentucky State University president talked about addressing inequity during Leadership Louisville Center’s Thought Leadership Series

Kentucky State University president talked about addressing inequity during Leadership Louisville Center’s Thought Leadership Series

March 15, 2021

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was a panelist at the recent Leadership Louisville Center Thought Leadership Series entitled “How Kentucky’s Two Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are Addressing Inequity.” President Brown gave a brief history of Kentucky State, its mission and notable alumni and outlined the importance of HBCUs as one of three organisms responsible for African American prog...

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Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter to headline Kentucky State University Women’s History Month Assembly

Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter to headline Kentucky State University Women’s History Month Assembly

March 15, 2021

A two-time Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter will headline Kentucky State University’s homage to women’s achievements and impact on history during its 2021 Women’s History Month Assembly on March 18 at 11 a.m. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting ID 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226.   Kelsey Scott, best known for her role as Anne Northup in the Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave” and as Wes Gibbins’ mother, Rose...

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Midnight Star’s Reggie Calloway regaled Kentucky State University students, faculty and alumni

Midnight Star’s Reggie Calloway regaled Kentucky State University students, faculty and alumni

March 15, 2021

Notable Kentucky State University alumnus Reggie Calloway of the musical group Midnight Star shared memories and advice for aspiring students during a virtual Music Seminar Series recently.  Calloway told of his hunger to make music early on, skipping his senior prom to go on tour in what he called the Las Vegas ghetto. After performing in a battle of the bands every night, he knew he needed to go to college.  Thanks to an offer fr...

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