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Kentucky State University students earn Valentine's Day lunch by learning about the financial aid process
Kentucky State University students earned a home-style Valentine’s Day lunch by learning the steps of the financial aid process at the University. “Now this step tells you what happens after you complete your FAFSA application,” Russelle Keese, director of financial aid at Kentucky State, said as she dished out roast beef, green beans, bread and other fixings at each informational stop. “What does that say? That’s right. Your appli...
Kentucky State University strengthens partnership with Hope Street Group
Kentucky State University and Hope Street Group (HSG) are growing their current partnership to further advance opportunities for educators and students. During a working lunch meeting Feb. 15, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) will be signed to form the Opportunity Access Network. “As educational leaders, Kentucky State University and Hope Street Group share many values and goals,” Dr. Jo Anne Rainey, chair of the School of Education...
Kentucky State University gospel ensemble in concert Feb. 18
The Kentucky State University gospel ensemble will be in concert at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Frankfort on Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The gospel ensemble will perform as part of the First Corinthian’s Black History Month program. Mario Radford, director of the Kentucky State gospel ensemble, said Kentucky State has performed at the event in recent years. “The musical selections will include hymn, traditional and contemporary...
Kentucky State University marching band to perform in New Orleans during Mardi Gras
The Kentucky State University marching band will perform during three parades as part of the Mardi Gras festivities Feb. 10-13. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds will send approximately 140 band members to compete against some of the best bands in the nation, according to Alvin Level, director of bands at Kentucky State. “This is the mecca for bands that march and play in the HBCU style,” Level said. HBCUs are Historically Black Colle...