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Kentucky State University to celebrate inaugural Atwood Day
Kentucky State University is celebrating the first observance of Atwood Day in remembrance of the late Rufus B. Atwood, the University’s ninth and longest-serving president, Tuesday, March 27. This year’s observance begins with an assembly at 11 a.m. in the Little Theatre in David H. Bradford Hall featuring Atwood Institute for Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal Director Crystal A. deGregory, Ph.D. in conversation...
Keshia Knight Pulliam encouraged students to seize the opportunity of higher education
Keshia Knight Pulliam, the actress who portrayed the iconic character Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show, reflected on her career and life during the Kentucky State University 2018 Women’s History Month Assembly. “There’s something very, very special about an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities),” Knight Pulliam said. “This is an amazing incubator supporting you, encouraging you, giving you the tools to be th...
Toyota Engineering scholars shine bright at Kentucky State
A unique scholarship program created in 2014 created a pipeline of top STEM talent from Kentucky State University to Toyota in Georgetown. The Toyota Engineering Scholarship program, which was made possible by a five year, $375,000 grant from the automaker, ties the University together with the manufacturing operations in Georgetown, just 21 miles from campus. Nicholas James, Andrew Lentini, Brenda Pacheco, Siraj Ra...
Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools partner for Early College Academy
Educators, lawmakers and other dignitaries from around the state gathered recently at Frankfort High School auditorium for the announcement of an Early College partnership between Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools. The initiative is designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit and secondary school credit. Students can accumulate enough credits to earn a te...