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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...
May, 2015
KSU Recruitment In Louisville Looking Up Recently, 15 high school students from Louisville, Ky., committed to attend Kentucky State University in the fall. Kentucky State University Graduates 351 On May 9 Commencement is a time-honored tradition at Kentucky State University, and this year KSU awarded 351 degrees at its 126th commencement convocation on May 9. Kentucky State Se...
Kentucky State University unveils new book in celebration of its 135th anniversary
Kentucky State University has released a new book detailing its illustrious 135-year history. Dr. John A. Hardin has written “The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, 1886-2020” as part of Kentucky State’s celebration of its 135th anniversary. Hardin’s book examines the University’s history from its early days when it was an idea to the high-water marks and present-day achievements that propel the institution forward...
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...