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Kentucky State University alumnus makes history after political leadership election
A Kentucky State University alumnus and long-time advocate became the first African-American elected as a Democratic leader in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Rep. Derrick Graham was chosen by state legislators as one of three House Democratic Caucus leaders for the next two years, according to a news release from the Office of the House Democratic Caucus. “I want to thank my fellow caucus members for their support and look...
Graduates reflected on their journey and the road ahead during the 2018 Fall Baccalaureate Assembly
The Kentucky State University fall class of 2018 reflected on their academic journey and the road ahead for them after graduation during the Baccalaureate Assembly in the Little Theater in David H. Bradford Hall. “Many started the race, but they’re not with us today,” Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lucian Yates III said. “Many of you have overcome tremendous odds, but you’re here. Many of you...
Kentucky State University junior chosen to represent the Commonwealth in the 2019 College Student Congress
A Kentucky State University junior was recently selected to represent the Commonwealth during the 2019 College Student Congress in Lexington and Washington, D.C. One rising college senior from each state is selected by The Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship to participate in the College Student Congress. Madison Paige Powell, a political science major from Lawrenceburg, will represent Kentucky during the May event. “I am elated to...
Kentucky State University senior never took a day off from becoming great
One Kentucky State University graduating senior said her mentors never let her take a day off from becoming great. As a result, she walked across the stage with her classmates at the 2018 Fall Commencement Convocation. Nashaye Sutton, an exercise science major from Benton Harbor, Michigan, said Kentucky State gave her a second chance for success at college and in life. “I had to achieve focus within myself in order to get where I w...