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Inaugural Kentucky State University Upward Bound scholars are named
Kentucky State University Upward Bound program officials recently identified the inaugural recipients of the program’s scholarship. Four students received the scholarship, as they transitioned from the Upward Bound program to Kentucky State University. Ayiona Mays-Clark, Elijah Best, Sabrina Charcho and Katelyn Rios are the first recipients of the scholarship, which covers half the cost of tuition, standard housing and meals. Upwar...
Kentucky State University recognized as a top institution by College Consensus
Kentucky State University was recently recognized as a top institution by College Consensus, a college review aggregator. Kentucky State ranked 18th in the best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) category, 19th in the best college and universities in Kentucky category, 40th in the best regional colleges in the South category and 280th in the best public colleges and universities category. “As an aggregate ranking,...
Kentucky State University alumnus returns to campus to give back
A former Kentucky State University football standout is back on campus and giving back to the community. Chadwick J. Rives, originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, graduated from Kentucky State and spent time in the National Football League (NFL). Rives and former teammate Jacquise Lockett signed free agent contracts with the Washington Redskins in 2015. Rives, an offensive lineman, started every game his sophomore through senior...
Kentucky State University freshman brings hard work ethic to the Hill
A Frankfort High School graduate and local Chick-Fil-A employee recently began her academic journey at Kentucky State University. Freshman Reagan West is a legacy student and has a strong vision for her future. Her mother, Tanya West, graduated from Kentucky State in 2007. Though only her first week on campus, West already has her favorite aspects of Kentucky State. “My favorite part is the class size,” West said. “It’s small, just...