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Kentucky State University alumnus helps student-athletes accomplish their dreams
A Kentucky State University alumnus has dedicated his career to helping student-athletes perform at optimal levels and accomplish their dreams. Robert Harris, a 2009 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education, completed his second season as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team in 2017-18. “My role is to break each player down mentally and physically and then build them...
Kentucky State University basketball legend completes bachelor's degree
A Kentucky State University basketball legend recently returned to finish his degree. Elmore Smith, recently inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame and a member of the Kentucky State championship teams, received his diploma this summer. Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II congratulated Smith on Twitter and also noted Kentucky State diplomas are now in the original trivium and quadrivium (por...
Historic hire: From Kansas to Kentucky State director of athletics
Kentucky State University officials are pleased to announce the addition of Etienne M. Thomas as the University’s new director of athletics, the first director of athletics at Kentucky State from a Power Five conference (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference). “This is a historic hire,” Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II said. “No...
Gourmet Services of Louisiana, Inc. awarded food services contract at Kentucky State University
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents voted to approve a contract with Gourmet Services of Louisiana, Inc. to provide food services at the institution. “We are very excited about this food service contract,” Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II said. “This will move us from a dining hall to a scattered retail concept, so students will have food available throughout the day.” President Brown said some...