Mighty Marching Thorobreds to participate in national battle of the bands

Mighty Marching Thorobreds to participate in national battle of the bands

December 31, 1969

Event organizers for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota recently announced the lineup for the 2022 celebration of Black college marching bands. The Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds are one of eight Historically Black Colleges and University bands participating.   The battle is scheduled for Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas and will kick off at 6 p.m. CST.   Click here...

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Kentucky State University graduate credits University employee for helping her reach the finish line

Kentucky State University graduate credits University employee for helping her reach the finish line

December 31, 1969

One Kentucky State University graduate gives credit to a University employee for helping her reach the finish line.  “Ms. Cherie Benson had had my front and my back from day one,” Rachel “Bama” Peterson said. “It is because of her dedication to me and other students that little ole me, from a small town in Alabama, will be the first of 13 siblings graduating from college. And at an HBCU at that.” The Gordon, Alabama native and libe...

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January, 2015

January, 2015

December 31, 1969

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 Read More Thorobred Express Impresses Western Kentucky  High school students in western Kentucky were given an opportunity to snatch express t...

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October, 2014

October, 2014

December 31, 1969

KSU Students Ready To Conquer The World After Pre-Law Conference Kentucky State University junior Olivia Burkett says she looked at KSU senior Richard Jackson as they traveled from the National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, held Oct. 24-25 in Read More Kentucky State University Names Raymond Burse As 14th President Raymond M. Burse was named on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, as Kentucky...

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