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1886 Cheaney Plaza Promotion
Reserve Your Place in Kentucky State History CHEANEY PLAZA COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS For a limited time only, purchase a commemorative brick on Cheaney Plaza as we celebrate our history with this special 1886 offer. Don’t miss this tremendous opportunity to support your University and claim your piece of history GUIDELINES: Bricks must be purchased October 8th – 31st. A financial deposit must be made with each brick or...
KSU senior fills her time with law and politics
Kentucky State University senior Olivia Burkett could have spent her summer doing a number of things—or doing nothing at all. But instead of having a relaxing summer off, the Lexington criminal justice major spent time participating in two selective educational enrichment programs. The Lexington native spent part of her summer in Chicago as a participant the Chicago-Kent PLUS Prelaw Scholars program. “I was taking real law classes...
KSU's retention rate climbs 38 percent
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...
Lutisha Coleman-Morton Music Scholarship Competition announces awardees
The Lutisha Coleman-Morton Music Scholarship Competition awarded scholarships to four students during Homecoming Week. Students participated in the competition on Saturday, October 3 and gathered during the Division of Fine Art’s Legacy Seminar on October 8 for the announcement of the winners. Michael Weaver (Vocal Music Education), Watez Phelps (Instrumental Music Education), Ervin Webster (Vocal Music Education) and Jalen Brown (...