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Kentucky State University research assistant joins the Army National Guard
A Kentucky State University research assistant was recently sworn in to the Army National Guard. Kristy Allen, an Alabama native, is a research assistant in the Department of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences under Dr. Waldemar Rossi. She’s worked at Kentucky State for three years. “The National Guard opens a lot of opportunities for careers and education,” Allen said. “It also teaches you discipline, understanding and leadership.”...
Kentucky State University announces spring commencement speaker
Kentucky State University recently announced Dr. Randal Pinkett, co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, will deliver the keynote address at the spring 2018 commencement Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at the William Exum Center. Pinkett was the first African-American to win the United States version of The Apprentice. Pinkett had an extensive business career prior to winning season four of The Apprentice. He gained corporate expe...
Kentucky State University unveils clarified mission statement
Kentucky State University stakeholders recently completed the revision and clarification of the institution’s mission statement. The clarification is a result of the upcoming Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges decennial reaffirmation process. “The executive committee of the Faculty Senate worked in concert with suggestions gleaned from the faculty during the faculty assembly meeting April 3 to clari...
Kentucky State University Gospel Ensemble to bring back student directors for the Spring Extravaganza
The Kentucky State University Gospel Ensemble will host its annual Spring Extravaganza Sunday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall on the University’s campus. “This will be the Gospel Ensemble’s 49th-year Spring Extravaganza,” Mario J. Radford, director of the KSU Gospel Ensemble, said. “We will include former student directors this year as a prelude to our 50th-year Spring Reunion in Apr...