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KSU Holds Cheaney Plaza Groundbreaking During Homecoming
Kentucky State University held a groundbreaking ceremony on campus during Homecoming, on Oct. 11, for the Dr. Henry E. Cheaney Legacy Plaza. Cheaney, a native of Henderson, Ky., was widely known in the region as a historian, author and civic leader. He began teaching at the Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons (now Kentucky State University) after earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936. Cheaney and his wi...
Alltech, KSU Form Alliance To Focus on Modern, Sustainable Farming Techniques
With a global population of nine billion expected by 2050 and fewer resources with which to feed them, agriculture faces a daunting challenge over the next 25 years. The agribusiness industry will require major technological leaps in order to keep pace with a growing, hungry population while also preserving natural resources for future generations. For this reason, Alltech and Kentucky State University (KSU) have formalized a joint...
Kentucky State University president to speak at memorial service commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II is the guest speaker for a memorial service commemorating the 50 th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 at noon at St. Stephen Baptist Church in Louisville. The service is presented by Simmons College of Kentucky. The public is invited to attend.
Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center featured in NACE article
The Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center was recently featured in an article by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The article, entitled “Building relationships with HBCUs that go beyond ‘scratch-the-surface’ measures”, talks about Kentucky State’s efforts to build relationships with prospective employers for upcoming graduates. The article explores Kentucky State’s approach...