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Inaugural Kentucky State University Upward Bound scholars are named
Kentucky State University Upward Bound program officials recently identified the inaugural recipients of the program’s scholarship. Four students received the scholarship, as they transitioned from the Upward Bound program to Kentucky State University. Ayiona Mays-Clark, Elijah Best, Sabrina Charcho and Katelyn Rios are the first recipients of the scholarship, which covers half the cost of tuition, standard housing and meals. Upwar...
Performance artist alumna reflects on life on the Hill and offers advice to students
A Kentucky State University alumna, fresh off a role in the national touring production of “Motown The Musical,” recently reflected about her time on the Hill and how her college career helped her career success. Arielle Crosby, a Detroit native and a 2012 graduate of Kentucky State, said she initially chose the campus because of the choir. “Several alumni I admired from my high school were members of the Kentucky State University...
Danville alumni chapter comes up big for Kentucky State University
Members of the Danville alumni chapter recently visited campus bearing gifts for different areas of Kentucky State University. James Dunn, chapter president, first stopped at Alumni Stadium to purchase tickets for students to the Kentucky State University night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark during a Lexington Legends game. The $500 gift purchased 50 tickets that were later distributed to Kentucky State University students. Next, Dunn s...
Kentucky State University alumnus returns to campus to give back
A former Kentucky State University football standout is back on campus and giving back to the community. Chadwick J. Rives, originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, graduated from Kentucky State and spent time in the National Football League (NFL). Rives and former teammate Jacquise Lockett signed free agent contracts with the Washington Redskins in 2015. Rives, an offensive lineman, started every game his sophomore through senior...