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Kentucky State University mourns the death of Dr. Gus Ridgel
Kentucky State University beloved administrator and campus luminary, Dr. Gus Ridgel, 95, whose dedication and life-long work transformed the institution, has departed this life. Ridgel died Saturday morning, University officials confirmed. News of Ridgel’s death brought a deep sense of loss to the campus on the Hill and the entire University community. University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II said his friend and colleague f...
Kentucky State University alumna featured for her work in fashion in Paper Magazine
A Kentucky State University alumna is a pioneer in her work in the fashion industry. Stephanie Thomas is working to end ableism in the fashion industry and was recognized for her work recently in Paper Magazine. Thomas has a blog called Cur8able, which serves as a disability fashion lifestyle platform, according to Paper. Click here to read the full profile of Thomas and her pioneering work.
Kentucky State University alumna selected as principal at William Wells Brown Elementary in Lexington
A Kentucky State University alumna was recently selected to be the principal at William Wells Brown Elementary in Lexington. Ebony Hutchinson, who earned a bachelor’s in elementary education at Kentucky State, began her tenure at William Wells Brown July 1, according to a news release from the school. According to the news release, Hutchinson has 16 years of experience in education, beginning as a primary teacher in Shelby County P...
Kentucky State University partnership with Frankfort Independent Schools produces first associate degree graduate
Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools (FIS) partnered two years ago to provide access to college credits and the chance for high school seniors to graduate with an associate degree and a high school diploma. That partnership yielded its first group of high school students graduating with high school credit and the first student to graduate with an associate degree from Kentucky State and a high school diploma...