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Kentucky State University continues increased investment in research and development
Kentucky State University is continuing its investment in research and development and climbing its way up the national rankings. According to the recently published National Science Foundation (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development Survey, Kentucky State ranks 357th out of 644 institutions reporting research expenditures. Kentucky State’s ranking has climbed five positions from the previous year when it ranked 362nd. “Th...
Graduating senior stayed involved throughout his collegiate career
Whether he was documenting the action by photographing events for the Thorobred News or in the spotlight with the concert choir, gospel ensemble and small vocal ensemble, Kentucky State University graduating senior Rashad Bishop stayed involved. The Louisville senior is graduating Dec. 14 with a major in liberal studies. Bishop participated in many organizations on campus throughout his academic career. In 2014, he was the freshman...
Kentucky State University restores heat
Kentucky State University Facilities Management announced Friday, Nov. 30 that heat has been restored to Chandler Hall, J.S. Hathaway Hall, Kentucky Hall, the Carl M. Hill Student Center and the Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building. President M. Christopher Brown II says the customized part for the boiler/chiller system arrived as scheduled today. “I am extremely proud of the way the campus community came together to...
Kentucky State University student organized blanket drive for the homeless
A Kentucky State University student organized a blanket drive for the homeless and is still seeking donations. Michael N. Weaver, the Student Government Association (SGA) president at Kentucky State, said inspiration came as he was leaving an event in Lexington on a cold night recently and spotted three homeless people balled up and freezing. “I wanted to try to at least help keep them warm,” Weaver said. Thus, he created the Sheet...