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Kentucky State University and Swim With Purpose Marks One-Year Anniversary
Swim With Purpose, a charitable fundraiser dedicated to raising $1M for the restoration of Kentucky State University’s (KSU) William Exum Center indoor aquatic facility, is commemorating its one-year anniversary since receiving its inaugural donation. "Our commitment to community engagement and empowerment is reflected with Swim With Purpose," says Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President of KSU. "We strongly support initiatives that uplift...
Kentucky State University Hosts 2024 Kentucky Psychology Student Conference
Kentucky State University (KSU) hosted the 2024 Kentucky Psychology Student Conference on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Organized by Dr. Tierra Freeman-Taylor, KYSU's Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor of Psychology, in collaboration with the Kentucky Psychology Foundation, the event provided a platform for graduate and undergraduate psychology students from across Kentucky. “120 Kentucky students attended the confer...
KYSU President Dr. Akakpo Highlights Community Support in Frankfort Kiwanis Club Speech
Kentucky State University (KYSU) President, Dr. Akakpo, addressed members of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club (FKC) on Thursday, April 4, 2024, emphasizing the university's dedication to serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Dr. Akakpo highlighted KYSU's prompt response to aid individuals and families affected by floods of 2021 in Western, KY and 2022 in Eastern, KY. FKC members enjoyed lunch before hearing from FKC President, Tim Reynol...
Kentucky State Receives Home Depot Grant
NEWS RELEASERelease Date: Friday, April 12, 2024Email: news@kysu.edu Kentucky State University Receives Retool Your School Grant from Home Depot FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky State University (KSU) is pleased to announce that it received a $40,000 grant from Home Depot's Retool Your School Program. This marks the third time that KSU has been awarded this prestigious grant, having previously received it in 2017 and 2023. Home Depot's Ret...