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Hale speaks to preparation, passion, and purpose at Atwood Day Assembly
Kentucky State University honored its ninth president, Rufus B. Atwood, at the 2023 Atwood Day Assembly on March 28. Education Program Specialist Dr. Bryan D. Hale ’97 provided the keynote address, focusing on preparation, passion, and purpose. “Atwood was a KSU giant who took firm hold of his destiny and created a place where living in your preparation, your passion, and your purpose bears limitless expectations,” Hale declared of...
Kentucky State University Continues to Show Improvements
Kentucky State University (KSU) is pleased to provide an update regarding our progress in addressing the standards listed in the December 2023 letter from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Over the past year, KSU has worked diligently to meet the requirements set forth by SACSCOC, reducing the initial 16 standards of potential non-compliance to only five remaining standards; this ach...
Dr. Karen M.R. Townsend talks women, past, present, and the unsung she-roes inspiring future generations
Kentucky State University highlighted the contributions of women in history at its annual Women’s History Month Assembly on Mar. 02. Dr. Karen M.R. Townsend, president and CEO of KTownsend Consulting, provided the Assembly address focusing on the theme, “Honoring our Past. Empowering our Future.” “Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of women from all walks of life while also i...
Congratulations to Dr. David Shabazz, Newly Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
We are excited to announce the new appointment of Dr. David Shabazz as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Shabazz has remained a dedicated Thorobred for over 20 years, serving in various leadership roles and generously sharing his rich knowledge and experiences to enhance student success. Dr. Shabazz holds a Bachelor of Art from Benedict College, Masters of Mass Communication from the University of South Carolina, Master...