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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...
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...
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...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents extends president's contract, maximum four years
Kentucky State University Board of Regents voted unanimously to extend the contract of President M. Christopher Brown II through July 19, 2022. The Board extended the contract based on his exceptional performance and thorough evaluation to the maximum four years allowed by law. “President Brown’s forward-thinking has advanced many of the metrics set by the board,” Dr. Elaine Farris, chairperson of the Board of Regents, who commente...