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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...
From undocumented to valedictorian, Kentucky State University graduate exceeds her dreams
Kentucky State University graduate and valedictorian Alma Lopez Arellano arrived in the United States from Mexico at age 15. At that time, neither of her parents had finished high school and she didn’t know what a valedictorian was. None of that mattered. She finished high school, after attending three different high schools in two states, with a 3.8 GPA. “I always had the dream of going to college,” Arellano said. “I was the first...
Kentucky State University to host Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation
Kentucky State University faculty, staff and administration are honored to celebrate its graduates during the Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation Saturday, May 12 at the William Exum Center. Graduates must arrive no later than 7 a.m. with their caps, gowns and commencement information card to prepare for the processional lineup. Graduates are encouraged to wear dark professional attire and black shoes. Commencement marshals will a...