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Graduating senior found home away from home at Kentucky State University
A Kentucky State University graduating senior found comfort on the hill during her undergraduate career. Kia Arnell Brooks, a criminal justice major from Louisville, said she chose Kentucky State because she wanted to experience an HBCU, but not too far away from home. “I’m a very family-oriented person and this fit me because it’s a university close to home,” Brooks said. Brooks was a member of the cheerleading squad for three yea...
Kentucky State University valedictorian plans to pursue a master's in environmental education
The valedictorian for the Kentucky State University 2019 Fall Commencement Convocation plans to continue her education at the college on the Hill for her master’s degree. Megan McCoun, an agriculture, food and environment major from Smithfield, plans to continue her education next fall at Kentucky State by pursuing a master’s in environmental studies. McCoun said she felt excited and anxious when she found out she was valedictorian...
SACSCOC fully reaffirms Kentucky State University accreditation for 10 years
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Kentucky State University’s accreditation for the next 10 years. SACSCOC made the official announcement during its annual meeting today in Houston. Kentucky State received the best possible review, with the committee finding the University in full compliance and offering no recommendations or requests for continued monitoring. “Today’s accr...
Graduating senior encourages students to get involved
A graduating senior said her fondest memories of Kentucky State University came from getting involved. Sydni N. Kinchen, a child development and family relations major from Fort Wayne, Indiana, said she chose Kentucky State because she wanted to follow in her brother’s footsteps and attend an HBCU. That decision, and the decision to get involved, paid off for Kinchen. “The best memories that I made here would be from getting more i...