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Kentucky State University partners with Fayette County Public Schools for STEM learning
The Kentucky State University Center for Research on the Eradication of Education Disparities (C.R.E.E.D.), in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), held a closing ceremony for its Summer STEM Enrichment Program on June 23 at Brenda Cowan Elementary School in Lexington, Kentucky. Funded by the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, the STEM Enrichment Program aims to support the collaborative efforts of Kentucky St...
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, 2016
Aaron Thompson named interim president at Kentucky State University as national search begins FRANKFORT–The Kentucky State University Board of Regents today announced the appointment of Dr. Aaron Thompson as interim president at Kentucky State University. Raymond M. Burse resigns Please see the attached statement from Kentucky State University. Dr. Candice Love Jackson will be...
Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center featured in NACE article
The Kentucky State University Career and Professional Development Center was recently featured in an article by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The article, entitled “Building relationships with HBCUs that go beyond ‘scratch-the-surface’ measures”, talks about Kentucky State’s efforts to build relationships with prospective employers for upcoming graduates. The article explores Kentucky State’s approach...