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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...
Kentucky State to celebrate the contributions of women in history at annual Women’s History Month Assembly
Kentucky State University will host its 2023 Women’s History Month Assembly Thursday, Mar. 02, at 11 a.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall. Dr. Karen Townsend, a Kentucky State University alumna, will provide the Assembly address. Townsend is a thought leader who has educated professionals at every level and is well known for her approach to diversity education. Several of Townsend’s scholarly articles in t...
In the midst of trying times, Kentucky State University Homecoming 2021 a resounding success
The Kentucky State University community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends celebrated the in-person return of Homecoming with an uplifting and resilient spirit Oct. 4-9. Homecoming 2020 was virtual due to the pandemic, but was brought back with extra precautions for 2021. With the recent transition in leadership and financial challenges, Kentucky State constituents had a choice: to be pitiful or powerful in their cele...
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...