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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...
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...
Kentucky State University W.O.K.E. Task Force featured in Frankfort State Journal
The recent on-campus display set up by the Kentucky State W.O.K.E. Task Force was recently featured in the Frankfort State Journal. The installation, entitled “Will I be next?”, is set up on campus facing East Main Street and features photos of more than three dozen Kentucky State students. Click here to read more.
Kentucky State University one of eight campuses to recently add Qdoba to the campus dining experience
Kentucky State University is one of eight campuses in the United States to add Qdoba since August. Qdoba is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, and joins Starbucks We Proudly Serve and WOW American Eats in 86 + Mane on campus. The partnership is one of approximately 100 Qdoba has with universities, military bases, airports and other venues around the country. Qdoba offers signature menu items and customized burritos, tacos, burrito...