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Kentucky State University Bridges Gap Between Police and Community with Art Therapy
Dr. Frederick A. Williams Jr., Chair of Kentucky State University's School of Criminal Justice, led a pioneering study with the Frankfort Police Department and Yes Arts of Frankfort. The aim of the study was to foster trust between law enforcement and sufferers of opioid addiction through art therapy. Over four months, the project yielded seven murals located on the Yes Arts of Frankfort Building, showcasing the power of collaborat...
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 Celebrates Achievement in Agricultural Research and Innovation at the 2024 ARD Symposium
The 1890 Association of Research Directors (ARD) Symposium is bi-annual event that celebrates advancements in agricultural research and innovation. Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, achieved resounding success at the 2024 ARD Symposium by showcasing cutting-edge research and student initiatives. Held from April 6 to April 9 in Nashville, Tennessee, the event attracted over 1,700 partic...
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...