First-generation student, wife, and mother completes degree despite obstacles

First-generation student, wife, and mother completes degree despite obstacles

April 28, 2023

Alena Claycomb will receive her elementary education degree from Kentucky State University and walk with her classmates on Friday, May 12, at the 2023 Commencement Convocation. The Lexington, Kentucky native is a first-generation student and has already accepted a position at Lansdowne Elementary in her hometown. Claycomb has always had a passion for children and began as a paraeducator with the Fayette County Public Schools in 200...

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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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Kentucky State University hosts 7th annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon to celebrate student achievements and community leaders in agriculture

Kentucky State University hosts 7th annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon to celebrate student achievements and community leaders in agriculture

April 27, 2023

Students, faculty, staff, and community leaders gathered at the 7th annual Harold R. Benson Agricultural Luncheon hosted by the Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences. The event was held at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm to celebrate the achievements of 2023 graduating seniors in agriculture, 1890 Scholarship Program recipients, and agricultural students receiving departm...

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Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct regular meeting April 28

Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct regular meeting April 28

April 27, 2023

The Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee will convene for its regular meeting Friday, April 28, 2023. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. via teleconference and in-person.   Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/97581851538  Webinar ID: 975 8185 1538  One Tap Mobile: US: +13017158592,,97581851538# or +13052241968,,97581851538#   Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building Frankfort, K...

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