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Kentucky State University graduate overcame incredible obstacles to achieve success
Kentucky State University graduate Tomma Chenault crossed the stage recently during the Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation. Life has thrown nearly everything possible her way since she began her academic journey, but she persisted. “My faith in the Lord carried me through, along with my children,” Chenault said. Chenault, from Frankfort, laughs when recounting the number of obstacles she’s encountered in her life while pursuing a...
Kentucky State University among finalists for 2018 HBCU awards
Kentucky State University is among the finalists for the HBCU Digest 2018 HBCU Awards. The Kentucky State University Atwood Center for Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal is among the finalists for best research center. “While it seems cliche to say it’s an honor to just be nominated, the field of finalists demonstrates what an incredible privilege it is to have the work of the Atwood acknowledged in such a public and meaning...
Kentucky State University opens state-of-the-art Rosenwald Center for 4-H Youth Development
This month, Kentucky State University will relaunch its state-of-the-art child development center as an innovative education and research model for 4-H youth programming. The Rosenwald Center for 4-H Youth Development will hold its grand opening event on Thursday, May 24 at 3:30 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to visit with staff and tour the facility. In the newly repurposed center, Dr. Travella Free, assistant Ex...
Kentucky State University confers more than 260 degrees at commencement
More than 260 Kentucky State University graduates crossed the stage Saturday, May 12 during the 2018 Spring Commencement Convocation in the William Exum Center. Teachers, business professionals, scientists, social workers, psychologists and future leaders of all kinds now go forth from the University, ready for the next level of success. Entrepreneur, philanthropist and author Dr. Randal Pinkett, who received the Doctor of Humane L...