KSU's retention rate climbs 38 percent

KSU's retention rate climbs 38 percent

October 12, 2015

A study from Kentucky State University’s Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness has revealed a 38 percent increase in the University’s retention.  The recently published 2014-2015 retention rate of 60.2 % is KSU’s highest in 10 years. Retention rate is calculated as percent of first-time, full-time bachelor degree-seeking (Cohort) students who enrolled in previous fall term and returned in current fall term. Althou...

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KSU grad and author awards scholarship at book event

KSU grad and author awards scholarship at book event

October 8, 2015

Kentucky State University graduate and elementary school teacher Angela Wilkinson, who has recently released a children’s book “Donuts Don’t Lie,” awarded a scholarship to KSU senior Christopher White during her book-signing event today at the Rosenwald Center for Families and Children in Frankfort, Ky. Wilkinson said White’s bio stood out from the ones that KSU professor Dr. Herman Walston sent from students who are majoring...

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Yo Gotti and Tink to perform at Homecoming

Yo Gotti and Tink to perform at Homecoming

October 7, 2015

Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Frankfort Convention Center. Get your tickets here. SGA presents Yo Gotti in concert Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Frankfort Convention Center. Opening act is Tink. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m. Cost: $25 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets online or at the door.  

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McDonald's spreads the love to KSU

McDonald's spreads the love to KSU

October 6, 2015

Kentucky State University was named the winner of the McDonald’s HBCU Breakfast Contest with more than 200 votes (many coming from Associate Professor Dr. Shannon Brogan, which was why she was given a special McDonald’s gift bag). The University beat out 106 colleges, and students were given $5 Arch Cards between noon and 2 p.m. today during the Homecoming block party. The national competition was part of the fast-food chain’s...

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