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KSU alumnus declares victory in Gary, Indiana mayoral race
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...
Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct special-called meeting May 02
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...
Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins to keynote the 2023 Baccalaureate Assembly
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...
First-generation student, wife, and mother completes degree despite obstacles
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...