2016 News Article Listing

Learn more about Pond Management at KSU
Join us for a Recreational Pond Management Workshop at Kentucky State University’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm. Experts will discuss pond construction, fish management, aeration, and aquatic plant identification and control. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. Friday, August 12, and lunch is provided to all who attend. The public is welcome to attend. Those interested should RSVP to Forrest Wynne, state extensio...

Get involved with New Student Welcome Week
The Student Life Planning Committee invites all faculty and staff to participate in New Student Welcome Week, Saturday, August 13 – Sunday, August 21. Below is a list of suggested activities that will allow you to engage and interact with students. The full schedule can be found at kysu.edu/welcomeweek2016. To assist with planning, please RSVP here. Family Dinner – Saturday, August 13th @ 4PM Ecumenical Service – Sunday, Aug...

Retention and advising liaisons help students make it to the finish line
Imagine confidently walking across stage after four years of undergraduate study. You, along with your parents, friends, family and loved ones are all excited. But the moment of bliss turns to sorrow as you discover your degree cannot be released because you are a few classes short. After much contemplation, you decide to take break. Several breaks later, you receive a call or maybe even a Facebook message from Sophia Ellis o...

Kentucky State University announces free e-textbooks for students
FRANKFORT, KY—Kentucky State University (KSU) is making college more affordable for students. KSU announced today that it has partnered with Pearson, a global learning company, to offer e-textbooks to all KSU students for a flat fee. And to make things even better, KSU is providing a book scholarship to every student, which means the books are free. “Some traditional textbooks can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 apiece. And...