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Former Kentucky State University interim president released new book; The Harlan Renaissance
A former Kentucky State University interim president and director of the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities recently published a new book about Black life in Harlan County, Kentucky. Dr. William H. Turner’s new book, The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns, is available now through West Virginia University (WVU) Press. According to the WVU Press summary, “Turner recon...
Kentucky State University to focus on COVID-19 relief on Giving Tuesday
Citing greater need than ever before, Kentucky State University is focusing on COVID-19 relief for students during this year’s Giving Tuesday taking place May 5. While the transition to online learning and teleworking are going well, some of our students are facing an unprecedented crisis. Some lack internet access or other tools they need for online instruction. Others are facing food insecurity at home. Some are struggling to pay...
Kentucky State University and the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce officially opened the Thorobred Shop in the Capital Plaza Hotel
Kentucky State University (KSU) and the Frankfort community strengthened ties Wednesday during the official opening of the Thorobred Shop in the Capital Plaza Hotel. “We just want to reaffirm that Kentucky State University is proud to be a part of the Frankfort community,” Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II said. “We want everyone in Frankfort to own the college on the hill as our city’s university.” Commun...
Kentucky State University named a best college for veterans among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report
Kentucky State University was recently named as a best college for veterans among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report. Kentucky State rose to fourth in the category, up from 12th in the 2021 rankings. According to the methodology used by U.S. News and World Report for the category, factors included in determining the ranks were that the institution is certified for the GI Bill®; the institution participate...