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KSU President Recognized at 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration at State Capitol
Kentucky State University President Raymond M. Burse delivered the keynote speech at the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus’ 12th annual Black History Month celebration held Feb. 10, 2015, in Frankfort. Afterward, he was recognized for his personal and career achievements and his commitment to helping others with the 2015 Living Legacy Award. “This award was granted because he stepped up to meet the challenges of the university...
Thorobred Express Impresses Western Kentucky
High school students in western Kentucky were given an opportunity to snatch express tickets to become Kentucky State University Thorobreds on Friday, Jan. 30, when the KSU Thorobred Express made its first stop in Hopkinsville, Ky. The Thorobred Express is a mobile recruitment initiative that carries faculty, staff, students and other representatives of the university across the Commonwealth of Kentucky to educate the communi...
KSU President Featured On CNN
CNN recently aired a story about Kentucky State University President Raymond M. Burse whose story about giving $90,000 of his salary to help the university’s lowest-paid workers went viral over the summer. “I don’t mind giving up some of what I have been able to obtain through life in order to be a small help to them in their own lives,” Burse told CNN. It was also noted in the story that Burse did not stop after voluntarily t...
KSU Presents Living African-American Legends Series In February
American history is full of the extraordinary feats and accomplishments of heroes who spent most of their lives – and sometimes gave their lives – for the betterment of the nation and world. But there are heroes still living today who are doing their part to foster change in their respective fields and enrich America’s communities. Beginning Feb. 3, 2015, Kentucky State University will celebrate living legends every Tuesday an...