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Kentucky State University mourns the loss of its first female president Dr. Mary Levi Smith
Kentucky State University’s fourteenth and first female president, Dr. Mary L. Smith, 84, departed this life Saturday evening, November 28, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II said losing Dr. Smith will profoundly impact the Thorobred family. “There are no words to express the enormity of losing a chain breaker, like President Smith,” Brown said. “Mary was more tha...
YMCA and Kentucky State University announce partnership
Frankfort, KY (November 20, 2020) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky is pleased to announce a new partnership with Kentucky State University that will give Frankfort YMCA members access to the indoor pool at the William Exum Center beginning Monday, Nov. 30.The Exum Center features an eight-lane, 25-meter indoor pool versus the YMCA’s existing four-lane 25-yard pool at the downtown Frankfort Y. This is a great opportunity for the YMCA...
Military heroes honored at Kentucky State University’s Anna Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly
Military veterans were celebrated and recognized during the Kentucky State University Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly. Charlie D. Jackson, football head coach at Kentucky State, served as the keynote speaker. Jackson, former United States Air Force captain, told audience members there’s a place for people of all backgrounds in the military. “The reality is, people of all races, all colors, all religions, have fought...
Kentucky State University W.O.K.E. Task Force featured in Frankfort State Journal
The recent on-campus display set up by the Kentucky State W.O.K.E. Task Force was recently featured in the Frankfort State Journal. The installation, entitled “Will I be next?”, is set up on campus facing East Main Street and features photos of more than three dozen Kentucky State students. Click here to read more.