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July, 2015
JCPS School Board Approves Renaming Buechel Metro High the Minor Daniels Academy WDRB.com published a story on July 27, 2015, about KSU graduate Minor Daniels having a Louisville school named in his honor. KSU Announces Three New Appointments Three new appointments have been made within Kentucky State University’s Division of Academic Affairs....
Kentucky State University alumnus joins Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
A notable Kentucky State University alumnus was recently selected to join the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF). Elmore Smith, member of the 1970 and 1971 NAIA championship men’s basketball teams, joined the KSHOF class of 2021. Smith set a national record for rebounds in 1971 with 799 and averaged 22.3 points per game in his Kentucky State career. Smith was known as “The Rejector” for his skill at blocking shots and set a sing...
Kentucky State University continues rivalry football game against Central State in inaugural 2021 Classic for Columbus
Kentucky State University and Central State University will meet in Columbus in August for another rivalry battle on the gridiron. Kentucky State and Central State are the inaugural participants of the Classic for Columbus (CFC), which takes place Aug. 25-29 in Columbus, Ohio. “We are extremely proud to share in such a wonderful experience with Central State,” Kentucky State University Executive Vice President Douglas R. Allen II...
Black History Month Assembly Speaker Reminds Audience of the Importance of Knowing One’s History
Kentucky State University (KSU) celebrated its Black History Month Assembly on February 27, 2025. The assembly included musical performances by the KSU Concert Choir and Mugisha Donatien, also known as “DrippaDaDon,” as well as a spoken word performance by Fatou Saidykhan. Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam, a KSU alumna and former professor of history at KSU, provided the keynote address. She currently serves as the Associate Provost for A...