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KSU partners with Frankfort High School's Mentorship Program
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University (KSU) continues to strengthen its bonds with the Frankfort community as it has teamed up with Frankfort High School’s Mentorship Program. Frankfort High School senior Avaughndre Douglas, 18, is an intern in both the Athletics Department and Office of External Relations and Development. Douglas began working at KSU on September 12. “I wanted to be able to learn something different, that’s...
Kentucky State University Temporarily Closes Residence Hall
Frankfort, KY—Kentucky State University (KSU) will be temporarily closing the Chandler Residence Hall in order to deep clean and treat the building. On the evening of October 6, 2016, University officials were notified that mold had been discovered in a few of the residence hall rooms. As a result, 13 students were moved out of their rooms and temporarily placed in an area hotel. Upon further inspection by the University’s Safety...
Vote for the Mighty Marching Thorobreds to participate in the Honda Battle of the Bands
The quick-stepping Kentucky State University’s Mighty Marching Thorobreds (MMT) needs your fast fingers. As we are in the midst of the election season, you can exercise your right to vote for our University’s band to be invited to perform at the 2017 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta. Eight bands are chosen to advance to the showcase. The showcase features musical performances from these eight HBCU mar...
KSU mourns the loss of Mr. Brooks Giles, Maintenance Department Head
Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni: It is with deep sadness and regret that I announce the death of a pillar of Kentucky State University’s (KSU) history, Mr. Brooks Giles. He served KSU tirelessly for nearly 30 years. Mr. Giles was 86. In 1958, the Hickory, North Carolina, native joined the faculty of KSU as an instructor of Industrial Arts. Subsequently, he was promoted to the rank of assistant professor (tenured). Alon...