Larmarrous Shirley speaks on turning his love for art and design into a successful career

Larmarrous Shirley speaks on turning his love for art and design into a successful career

January 4, 2019

Larmarrous Shirley was born with creativity embedded in his DNA. Long before Shirley began his standout career in art and design, he, along with his friends and family, became aware of how gifted he was. “I knew as a child that I wanted to be in the arts,” said Shirley. “I always drew pictures and painted, and I won several art shows. My parents, relatives, pastor, and my high school art teacher all pushed me to give the art field...

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Aaron Terrell reflects on his humble beginnings in music

Aaron Terrell reflects on his humble beginnings in music

January 4, 2019

Growing up in a household filled with musical talent, Aaron Terrell was destined to inherit the natural gift of singing. Watching his father, who is also a singer, gave the Kentucky State University alumnus the tools he needed to work on his craft at an early age. It didn’t take Terrell long to master his skills. By the age of five, he was directing the choir at his home church in Aurora, Illinois. His raw musical abilities, along...

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Encampment 2019 to focus on SACSCOC Reaffirmation

Encampment 2019 to focus on SACSCOC Reaffirmation

December 28, 2018

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II will welcome back the campus community when he convenes faculty and staff January 7-8 for Encampment 2019. The two-day event kick starts the second half of the academic year for Kentucky State. Encampment brings together Frankfort community leaders, faculty, staff, students and alumni in finding new and effective ways of developing ideas, pursuing innovative strategies and...

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Together We Can | The Convening brings together the state's top education officials

Together We Can | The Convening brings together the state's top education officials

December 18, 2018

Kentucky State University is hosting a panel discussion featuring four of the most prominent figures in education and workforce in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to explore accelerating academic performance and success. The event is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. in the David H. Bradford Hall Little Theater. Panelists include Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE); Derrick K....

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