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Kentucky State University graduate has sights set on military career
A Kentucky State University graduate plans to pursue a military career after crossing the stage at the Spring 2019 Commencement Convocation. Alejandro Espinosa, from Lebanon, Kentucky, majored in math with a minor in physics. Espinosa plans to serve in the U.S. Navy as an officer, serve 20 years or more and then retire as a captain. Espinosa initially planned on attending the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, but a...
Kentucky State University to host 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday
Kentucky State University will host its 2019 Spring Commencement Convocation Friday at 9 a.m. in the William Exum Center gymnasium. Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will deliver the keynote address. Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher and an advocate of STEM education. Chrisette Michele, a...
Kentucky State University graduate managed work and academics to achieve her goal
A Kentucky State University graduating senior is ready to begin a career in nursing after earning her associate degree at the college on the hill. Lila D. Johnson, a senior nursing major from Frankfort, said she chose Kentucky State because of proximity and the availability of the evening nursing program. One of her favorite parts of her journey was the camaraderie with her classmates. “Nursing is a hard major and we all supported...
Kentucky State University's Miss KSU plans to make her mark in fashion after graduation
Kentucky State University’s 2018-19 Miss KSU accomplished much during her college career, but she’s only getting started. Cierra Couch, a graduating senior from Indianapolis, said Kentucky State felt like home from the time she toured campus. “I was also recruited to play volleyball, so both of my goals of attending an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) and playing college volleyball were fulfilled,” Couch said. The b...