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Kentucky State University to celebrate the quarantine class of 2020
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II recently announced his plan to deliver on a promise he made in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic: a standalone commencement for the quarantine class of 2020. A safe and socially distanced commencement will take place Friday, Oct. 16 at Alumni Stadium at 10 a.m. “The Spring 2020 commencement will not be combined with the December 2020 class,” President Brown said...
The newest Kentucky State University royalty is announced
The newest Miss and Mister Kentucky State University were recently announced after royal elections. Yasmine Harper, a senior from Lambert, Mississippi, and Cameron Galloway, a senior from Paducah, are the newest queen and king at the College on the Hill. Harper is a psychology and political science double major. Harper’s activities and organizations include serving as an active member of the United States Army Reserves, Phi Theta...
Kentucky State University welcomes hall of fame track and field, cross country coach
Kentucky State University recently welcomed a new track coach to the Thorobred family. Cecil Ward Jr., a Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) Hall of Fame inductee, is the new head coach of Kentucky State men’s and women’s track and field and cross country. As the head coach of the girls’ track and field team at Paducah Tilghman, Ward coached the squad to 12 state championships, including eight-straight titles from 2...
Kentucky State University President to present on professional development and mentorship
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will speak on the topic of professional development and mentorship Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. via the Higher Education Leadership Foundation. President Brown’s presentation is entitled “Curating the Pipeline with Personal and Professional Development and Mentorship.” The topic is “Intentional Ascendance: The Importance of Mentorship, Service, and Resolve.” The series is...