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Kentucky State University Hosts Ninth Annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon
In a celebration of academic excellence and its esteemed Land Grant Program, Kentucky State University (KSU) hosted its Ninth Annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon on Tuesday, April 22. Held at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, the prestigious event commemorates the legacy of Dr. Harold R. Benson. Dr. Harold R. Benson became the Cooperative Extension Program Administrator at KSU in 1975. In 1985, he too...
Exploring Sustainable Farming
KSU Students Attend Field Trip to Capstone Farms On April 5, 2025, Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin led a group of graduate students on a visit to Capstone Farm in Pleasureville, KY. Managed by David Neville, Capstone Farm provided students a unique opportunity to engage with the real-world challenges and possibilities of sustainable farming.The visit was designed to answer the critical questions: Can farms be truly sustainable? Is sustain...
Dr. Andrew J. Ray Named Chair of KSU’s School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
Dr. Andrew J. Ray, Associate Professor at Kentucky State University (KSU), has been officially appointed as the new Chair of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science, beginning April 6, 2025. His appointment follows the conclusion of Dr. Ken Semmens’ term as Acting Chair.“It is a deep honor to be appointed to the position,” he shared. “I look forward to serving the people of this amazing School to the best of my ability. I pla...
Two KSU Music Majors Win First Place at NATS Competition
Two of Kentucky State University’s (KSU) very own won first place in their respective categories at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Mid-South Region Student Auditions competition on March 28 – 29, 2025. Four students of Assistant Professor of Voice, Dr. Bryan Bolzenthal, participated at the Kentucky-Tennessee district competition which welcomed over 200 singers from the region to compete in 14 categories. Za...