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Kentucky State University graduate gets a head start on a criminal justice career
When graduating senior Marquette Venson crossed the stage during the Kentucky State University Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation, he marked the end of his undergraduate academic career. But leading up to that, he crisscrossed the streets of Frankfort, marking cars as a citation officer for the Frankfort Police Department, signaling the beginning of a career in criminal justice. Though he’s only been in the job since February, he...
Kentucky State University service organization puts the green in green-and-gold
One student organization is helping change the Frankfort and campus landscape – literally. The Kentucky State University Green Society, a student service and education organization, has become an active partner in making the campus and community green. Green Society’s staff advisor, Jennifer Hubbard-Sánchez, said the organization is active and engaged who participate in community and Kentucky State projects regularly. “Some feature...
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 men's basketball coach to host youth camp
The Kentucky State University men’s basketball coach will host a youth basketball camp June 25-28 at the William Exum Center. Thorobreds Head Coach Jamaal Jackson’s basketball camp is for boys and girls ages 7-17. Participants of all levels will learn fundamentals of the game and compete in games and contests. Camp will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, with an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. on the final day. Cost to attend is $75...