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Be the first to know: AD Thomas invites Frankfort to experience Thorobred football
Kentucky State University will host alumni, friends and the Frankfort and surrounding communities for Frankfort Day during its first home football game Saturday, Sept. 8 against McKendree University at 4 p.m. at Alumni Stadium. Frankfort Day is a chance for the community to come out and see what’s in store for the head football coach John L. Smith and the Thorobreds this season. Fun activities, good food, fellowship and giveaways a...
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...
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...
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...