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Q & A with visual artist Synthia SAINT JAMES
Synthia SAINT JAMES, a world renowned visual artist, has created a commissioned painting to mark the 130th anniversary of Kentucky State University. SAINT JAMES has created cover art for numerous authors and has also written children’s books and poetry. While Saint James was in Frankfort doing research for her painting early in 2016, she was recognized by the Kentucky House and Senate. She also received the distinction of bein...
KSU holds its 127th Commencement Convocation
The 127th Commencement Convocation was a historic one for Kentucky State University as it celebrates 130 years as an institution. The May 14 ceremony recognized nearly 250 students who had completed the requirements for graduation in their respective areas of study. University President Raymond M. Burse presided over the ceremony, and Major General Peggy C. Combs, U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, delivered...
KSU School of Nursing holds Pinning Ceremony
Families and friends beamed with pride as they participated in the nurse pinning ceremony Thursday, May 12 in Kentucky State University’s Bradford Hall. The School of Nursing’s pinning ceremony marked the official entry into the nursing profession for 10 bachelor’s degree candidates and 36 associate’s degree students. More than 300 guests attended the ceremony. The time-honored pinning ceremony is sentimental because students are j...
KSU Unveils Jordan Building Murals
KSU recently revealed the completion of one of several projects designed to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the University when a series of banners depicting photo collages were erected on the side of a prominent campus building. The Jordan Building, which is home to the office responsible for the upkeep of the University’s buildings and grounds got an update of its own when the photo collages were installed. The buildin...