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Kentucky State University named the best value among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report
Kentucky State University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best value among regional colleges in the South. In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Kentucky State University ranked as the number one best value schools among regional colleges in the South. According to the methodology used by U.S. News and World Report for the category, factors included in determining the ranks were academic quality, percentag...
Kentucky State University alumnus found his niche in public finance
A Kentucky State University alumnus has carved out a career in public finance after earning a bachelor’s in public administration from the College on the Hill. Mikiyon Alexander, class of 2003, is currently a senior director at Fitch Ratings in the U.S. Public Finance Department managing the municipal housing finance and social lending team. Alexander said he originally wanted to work in education to help close the gap among unde...
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...