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Future chiropractor says her experience at Kentucky State has been “amazing”
Gyannella Vega Ortega came to Kentucky State University from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, because she wanted to experience something different and unique. The student-athlete also received a scholarship to play volleyball and was an 1890 scholarship recipient. “In the beginning I was nervous because it was a different language and different surroundings, but the late Volleyball Head Coach Dishondra Goree, helped me throughout this journ...
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...
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...