February, 2016

February, 2016

December 31, 1969

Gov. Matt Bevin and State Budget Director John Chilton visit KSU FRANKFORT, Ky — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin met with President Raymond M. Burse Wednesday for a tour of the University. Bevin was joined by State Budget Director John Chilton as Read More KSU, Frankfort will spring into action with ReForest Frankfort ReForest Frankfort is a community-wide event that brings people to...

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Kentucky State University named a best college for veterans among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report

Kentucky State University named a best college for veterans among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report

December 31, 1969

Kentucky State University was recently named as a best college for veterans among regional colleges in the South by U.S. News and World Report. Kentucky State rose to fourth in the category, up from 12th in the 2021 rankings.  According to the methodology used by U.S. News and World Report for the category, factors included in determining the ranks were that the institution is certified for the GI Bill®; the institution participate...

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to Enshrine Former KSU Basketball Coach John McLendon … Again

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to Enshrine Former KSU Basketball Coach John McLendon … Again

December 31, 1969

HOUSTON, Texas – Legendary basketball coach and innovator John McLendon was announced as a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement class of 2016 as a coach. He will be honored Sept. 8-10 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Courtesy of Onnidan’s HBCUSports The announcement was made Monday, April 4 in Houston, the site of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and televised live on ESPN SportsCenter. McLendon had previ...

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In the midst of trying times, Kentucky State University Homecoming 2021 a resounding success

In the midst of trying times, Kentucky State University Homecoming 2021 a resounding success

December 31, 1969

The Kentucky State University community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends celebrated the in-person return of Homecoming with an uplifting and resilient spirit Oct. 4-9.  Homecoming 2020 was virtual due to the pandemic, but was brought back with extra precautions for 2021. With the recent transition in leadership and financial challenges, Kentucky State constituents had a choice: to be pitiful or powerful in their cele...

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