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KSU, KCTCS Announce Tuition-Free Bachelor’s Degrees for Community College Associate Degree Holders, Transfer Students
Kentucky State University (KSU) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced a new scholarship that guarantees a tuition-free bachelor’s degree for Pell-eligible KCTCS associate degree earners and transfer students still working on a two-year degree. The Kentuckians Pathway Scholarship is a renewable, last dollar and non-refundable scholarship program for students transferring from KCTCS. The scholarshi...
Welcome Dr. Chism as the Director of Bands
Kentucky State University is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Rodney D. Chism, Sr. as the new Band Director for the Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobred Band. Dr. Chism brings a wealth of experience, talent, and passion for music education, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the KSU family. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Chism is an accomplished musician and educator with an impressive background. H...

KSU Nursing Students Awarded Scholarships from the Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Kentucky State University is pleased to announce that three KSU students have been awarded scholarships from the Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation. KSU nursing students Jasmine Ammons, Victoria Nicholson, and Brittany Lindsey were issued a total of $4,130 in scholarships to assist with their studies. The Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Foundation scholarship uniquely focuses on assisting students with...

Kentucky State University and the Appalachian Renewal Project Renew Partnership
KSU and ARP to continue collaborative research on the impacts of mining and restoration interventions Frankfort On August 21 Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, Kentucky State University President, and Clifford Smith, CEO of Appalachian Renewal Project (ARP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) renewing their partnership to continue collaborative research and education on the effects of both mining and restoration interventions on the ecos...