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KSU Graduate Student’s Pawpaw Research Earns Second Place at 2025 SRASHS Annual Meeting
Irving, Texas – Kentucky State University (KSU) graduate students and faculty showcased pawpaw research at the 2025 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science (SRASHS) annual meeting that took place January 31 to February 3, 2025, in Irving, Texas. Among them, graduate student, Mr. Subas Thapa Magar, earned second place in a thesis competition for his research titled, “Inventory of Pawpaw (Asmina triloba) Pollinato...

KSU Symposium | Combs Hall Ribbon Cutting | Legislative Fish Fry
Symposium | Cooperative Extension Building Room 238 | February 25 | 2 pm - 4 pm Bert T. Combs Hall Ribbon Cutting | February 25 | 3 pm Legislative Fish Fry| Cooperative Extension Building Room 238 | February 25 | 5 pm - 7 pm

Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored during Kentucky State University’s annual assembly on January 16, 2025. Following inspiring musical selections from the KSU Concert Choir and Essence Live Music Band as well as a riveting dance in song performance, KSU alumnus from the Class of 2013, Demetrick Coleman, provided the assembly keynote address.“Forever we know that [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s] life, work...

‘Keep Going!’: How One KSU Alumna Reminds Us that Hard Work Pays Off
Jiya Alcorn is a prime example of how students can flourish at Kentucky State University (KSU). Despite stepping onto campus with no prior history or network, Alcorn persevered and set out to involve herself in multiple clubs and programs, making a lasting impact both on campus and beyond. One stand-out experience she had was through her membership with the KSU chapter of Circle K International, a student-led community service org...