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Inclement Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Saturday, Jan. 12
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 11 a.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 12. One to three inches of snow is expected along with light ice accumulations due to freezing rain and sleet may be possible. When inclement weather occurs Kentucky State University may cancel, delay or recommend its campus community use liberal leave. Out of an abundance of caution and safety, faculty have the op...
Kentucky State University School of Nursing and Health Sciences ranked in the top five of HBCU nursing schools
The Kentucky State University School of Nursing and Health Sciences was recently ranked in the top five among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nursing schools by TopRNtoBSN.com. “Kentucky State has earned a reputation as one of the best HBCU nursing colleges in the nation,” according to rankings provided by TopRNtoBSN.com. Kentucky State offers several nursing degree options, including associate degrees, an RN t...
Kentucky State University senior received Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship
A Kentucky State University senior recently received the Joyce Dishman Owens scholarship, named for a former president of the Beta Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Owens was also a Kentucky State alumna and retired employee. Miekayla Ford, a senior pre-professional biology major from San Antonio, Texas, will receive the $1000 scholarship during the Spirit of Ivy luncheon Jan. 19 in Lexington. The event has be...
Kentucky State University director of athletics named one of HBCU Digest's 50 most intriguing people in the HBCU community
The Kentucky State University director of athletics was recently recognized by HBCU Digest as one of the 50 most intriguing people of the HBCU community. Etienne Thomas and Kentucky State were recognized for breaking the model with the former University of Kansas athletic executive making the rare move to HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) leadership. “I am thankful and humbled by the recognition and inclusion in t...