KSU alumnus declares victory in Gary, Indiana mayoral race

KSU alumnus declares victory in Gary, Indiana mayoral race

May 2, 2023

Primary election results are in and Indiana State Senator and Kentucky State University alumnus Eddie Melton has declared victory in the Democratic race for mayor of Gary, Indiana. In a statement on his campaign website, he said that, “More than half of the citizens agree, that ‘Gary deserves better now!!’ Together, Gary will have the greatest comeback story in this nation.” Born and raised in Gary, Melton attended Jefferson Elemen...

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Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct special-called meeting May 02

Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct special-called meeting May 02

May 1, 2023

The Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee will convene for a special-called meeting Tuesday, May 02, 2023. The meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m. via teleconference and in-person.   Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/99478585396  Webinar ID: 994 7858 5396  One Tap Mobile:  US: +13092053325,,99478585396# or +13126266799,,99478585396#   Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building Frankfo...

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Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins to keynote the 2023 Baccalaureate Assembly

Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins to keynote the 2023 Baccalaureate Assembly

April 28, 2023

Graduates will hear from the Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins, renowned, retired pastor of First Baptist Church Bracktown in Lexington, who will serve as the 2023 Kentucky State University Baccalaureate speaker Thursday, May 11 at 11 a.m. in the David H. Bradford Hall, Carl H. Smith Auditorium. Akins was recently appointed to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Board by Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Akins is a highly sought-after speak...

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Senator Gerald A. Neal to inspire graduates at 2023 Commencement Convocation

Senator Gerald A. Neal to inspire graduates at 2023 Commencement Convocation

April 28, 2023

Senator Gerald A. Neal, Kentucky Senate Minority Floor Leader, will serve as Kentucky State University’s 2023 Commencement Convocation speaker on Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m. in the William Exum Center. Nearly 200 students will receive degrees in various disciplines. Senator Neal represents the 33rd District as a member of the Kentucky State Senate in the Kentucky General Assembly and was elected by his caucus to serve as the Democra...

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