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KSU launches The Institute for Lifelong Learning
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University (KSU) is set to expand its programmatic offerings to include the community and beyond by delivering a palette of attractive new courses. The Institute for Lifelong Learning’s lineup includes Supper with Spanish, English to Speakers of Second Language (ESOL) to Dinner and a Movie, belly dancing, wine tasting and a slew of other exciting non-credit and credit-bearing courses are available to...
Inaugural Gus and Gertrude Ridgel Innovation and Service Award holds special meaning for Dr. Cynthia Shelton
The inaugural Gus and Gertrude Ridgel Innovation and Service Award is special in its own right. The couple, who the award is named after, are cornerstones of Kentucky State University (KSU) and inspired countless faculty, staff, and students during their tenures on campus. But for Dr. Cynthia L. Shelton, Associate Professor, Interim Chair, Whitney Young Honors at KSU, and the inaugural recipient of the award, it means even more. “I...
National Association of Schools of Music visiting evaluators on campus April 23-25
The Kentucky State University Division of Fine Arts will host visiting evaluators from the National Association of Schools of Music on April 23-25. The site visit is in pursuit of the accreditation reaffirmation of the institution’s degree programs in music, the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Music in Performance, and the Bachelor of Music Education. Visiting evaluators will visit with selected institutional representat...
Hip-hop artist, social activist Devine Carama examines the power of words at Poetry Month Convocation
FRANKFORT — Hip-hop artist and social activist Devine Carama visited Kentucky State University (KSU) to share his knowledge on the power of words as part of the Poetry Month Convocation on April 20 in Bradford Hall Auditorium. Carama’s thoughtful poetry and oftentimes funny, personal stories capped off KSU’s convocation series. Born Richard Spaulding, Devine Carama has worked with and opened up for artists such as Nappy Root...