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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 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 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...
Kentucky State University among finalists for 2018 HBCU awards
Kentucky State University is among the finalists for the HBCU Digest 2018 HBCU Awards. The Kentucky State University Atwood Center for Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal is among the finalists for best research center. “While it seems cliche to say it’s an honor to just be nominated, the field of finalists demonstrates what an incredible privilege it is to have the work of the Atwood acknowledged in such a public and meaning...