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Mister and Miss Kentucky State University claim their crowns at coronation
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and special guests gathered for the 89thcoronation of Mister and Miss Kentucky State University in the William Exum Center Oct. 11. “I would not be here without the help of the Lord,” Cierra Couch, the 89th Miss Kentucky State University, said. “I didn’t just walk into my purpose like I thought I would. I ran, stumbled, fell, got back up, cried, lost sleep and anything else you can possibly imagine....

Kentucky State's Student Government Association executive board and officers sworn in during inauguration
The Kentucky State University Student Government Association (SGA) executive board and officers were officially sworn in and installed during the SGA inauguration Thursday, Oct. 11. “Today we are not transferring power from one administration to another, but we are making a recommitment,” Dr. Jeffrey T. Burgin, Jr., acting vice president for student engagement and success, said. “These promising leaders have made strides to move Ke...

Kentucky State University to feature award-winning author at lecture series
Kentucky State University, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will host an award-winning author, producer and journalist as part of an ongoing annual series of compelling speakers. Georgia Dawkins, author of “Everybody Knows: The Power of Being in Position,” and former local news and talk show producer, will speak at Kentucky State University Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. in David H. Bradford Hall. The public...

Presidential Awards of Excellence 2018 winners exemplify Kentucky State University's talented employees
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II recently announced the Presidential Awards of Excellence 2018 winners during the State of the University Assembly. Winners affecting all aspects of the University were honored. Dr. Fariba Bigdeli-Jahed, associate professor of mathematics, received the 2018 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Bigdeli-Jahed has served the University for 27 years and is the pri...