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Kentucky State University mourns the loss of its first female president Dr. Mary Levi Smith
Kentucky State University’s fourteenth and first female president, Dr. Mary L. Smith, 84, departed this life Saturday evening, November 28, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II said losing Dr. Smith will profoundly impact the Thorobred family. “There are no words to express the enormity of losing a chain breaker, like President Smith,” Brown said. “Mary was more tha...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct regular quarterly meeting Dec. 3
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for its regular quarterly meeting Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. via teleconference. During the regular meeting, the Board will go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation and KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss individual personnel matters. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/95518221933 Webinar ID: 955 1822 1933 Phon...
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...