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Fourth quarter comeback sets up 17-14 overtime victory against CSU
Indianapolis, Ind.- An explosive and exciting fourth quarter comeback paved the way for a 17-14 overtime victory for Kentucky State University (KSU) football in the Circle City Classic against SIAC rival Central State University (CSU) on Saturday at the Lucas Oil Stadium. “I feel great and I’m happy for our kids,” said head coach John L. Smith. “In my mind, this game shouldn’t have been close due to all the mistakes we made, but t...
KSU kicks off its Giving Season with United Way
Kentucky State University (KSU) is encouraging faculty, staff and students pay it forward to United Way Partner Agencies in Frankfort including the Frankfort YMCA, Salvation Army, The SIMON House, The Emergency Food Pantry, The Family Abuse Services, The Sunshine Center, The Bluegrass Community Action Partnership Senior Companion Program – Franklin County Homecare, Emergency Food Pantry, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and Thorn Hill E...
A statement from Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson regarding Dr. Mernia Hill
Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni: It brings me great sadness to report a loss to our KSU family. Dr. Mernia Hill, who joined KSU’s School of Education as a tenure-track Assistant Professor last August, has passed away. Dr. Hill spent her last three weeks in her home, where her loving family cared for her. “Oh my yes, Mernia appreciated KSU and loved her students,” her sister told Dr. Joanne Rainey. She earned an M.A....
Enrollment climbs at Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT — Transformation is well underway at Kentucky State University (KSU), and enrollment numbers indicate the process is working. Enrollment is up 109 students from the 2015 fall semester, putting total enrollment as of September 15 at 1694 this semester. The 6.9 percent increase is the first boost in fall enrollment at KSU since 2013. Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson credits the diligence and hard work with P-12 par...