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KSU Updates Lawmakers on Progress and Challenges
FRANKFORT, Ky - Kentucky State University (KSU) officials presented a comprehensive update to the General Assembly's Interim Joint Education Committee on June 4 and the Budget Review Subcommittee on Education on June 5. This briefing focused on the institution's progress under House Bill 250, which has been instrumental in guiding KSU's strategic initiatives. KSU Board of Regents Chair Tammi Dukes kicked off the presentation by out...
KSU Graduate Rhiona Marshall Accepts Teaching Position at Harrison Elementary
Lexington, Ky - Rhiona Marshall, a 2024 Kentucky State University (KSU) graduate, has recently accepted a position as a 5th-grade teacher at Harrison Elementary School within the Fayette County Public School District. This achievement marks the culmination of a journey that began with her passion for education and has now blossomed into a professional career dedicated to shaping young minds. Born and raised in Lexington, Rhiona gra...
State Department’s IDEAS Program Awards KSU Grant to Build Study Abroad Capacity
Frankfort, Ky - Kentucky State University (KSU) is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program this year. “I am immensely proud of both Dr. Nzaramyimana and Dr. Upadhaya for their hard work in securing this IDEAS grant. We are deeply grateful to the U.S. Department of State for their support and investment in o...
Juneteenth Celebration at KSU Unites Community in Commemoration of Freedom
FRANKFORT, Ky - On Tuesday, June 18, Kentucky State University (KSU) hosted a spirited celebration to commemorate Juneteenth, a historic day when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. The celebration, a collaboration between KSU and the local community, attracted a diverse crowd of students, faculty, staff, Franklin County residents, and small businesses. Vendors such as Tom's Coffee Truck and repres...