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Kentucky State University graduate overcame loss, grief and depression to become valedictorian
A Kentucky State University graduate overcame the loss of his grandfather and father within a week of each other to earn the honor of valedictorian for the spring class of 2020. Derek Roberts, a computer science major from Frankfort, said his grandmother inspired him to become valedictorian. “My grandmother got her degree here when she was an older woman and I was a boy,” Roberts said. “She used to tell me about how she was so clos...
New NCAA guidelines affect Kentucky State University student-athlete recruitment and eligibility
The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected most aspects of life. Collegiate recruitment of student athletes is no different. Since the beginning of the pandemic, colleges and universities have been working closely with the NCAA to establish new legislation to protect student athletes, coaches and administrators. The NCAA Division II Council adopted emergency legislation to immediately establish a recruiting dead period in all spor...
Kentucky State University to extend telework through May 15
In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Healthy At Work guidelines, Kentucky State University officials have extended employee telework through May 15. The previous guidelines will expire April 30. While the Commonwealth will begin reopening some sectors of the economy during the first phase of Healthy At Work, Kentucky State University is not included in the first phase and will continue to practice staying healthy...
Kentucky State University opens application process for USDA 1890 scholarships for students pursuing a career in agriculture
Kentucky State University has now opened the application process for $750,000 in USDA 1890 scholarships for students pursuing a career in agriculture. This scholarship program is for new Kentucky State students, either incoming freshmen or transfer students, intent on pursuing a career in the food and agricultural sciences or related fields. Agriculture is not just farming anymore; there are positions for graduates in labs, busines...