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Justice Thomas Colbert visited Kentucky State University as a presidential candidate
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Thomas Colbert was the first presidential candidate to visit campus during the search for Kentucky State University’s next president. Colbert participated in open forums all day and fielded questions from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. At the conclusion of the last forum, Colbert met with the KSU Board of Regents in a special-called meeting for an interview. All presidential s...
Daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Marcia Young Cantarella encourages students to 'lift every voice'
The daughter of the renowned civil rights activist, Whitney M. Young Jr., Dr. Marcia Young Cantarella gave a moving speech on Thursday, February 23, in Bradford Auditorium as part of the Living Legends Convocation Series at Kentucky State University (KSU). Young graduated from Kentucky State College in 1941. During his college years, he met Margaret Buckner, who was later to become his wife. As Dr. Cantarella’s father was maki...
KSU's School of Education launches a new strategic plan
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University’s (KSU) School of Education (SoE) has formed a design team of more than 50 members who have designed a dynamic strategic plan. The team – KSU students, staff, faculty, and administrators; public school teachers and administrators; educational leaders from state agencies; and business partners – developed a plan that includes a new mission, vision, values, goals, logo, and slogan. Drs. Jo Anne R...
KSU's Dr. Caroline Gibson, Marlin McKay 'pay homage to black history' on WTVQ
Assistant Professors of Music Dr. Caroline Gibson and Marlin McKay were both featured Friday, February 24 on WTVQ’s “Midday Kentucky.” Both artists in residence discussed how the Division of Fine Arts is playing a key role in “paying homage to black history.” Click here to watch the interview