2016 News Article Listing
KSU senior to follow her heart as One Heart Source volunteer in South Africa
FRANKFORT — Biology major Hailee Wilson has always dreamed of traveling to other countries. However, the graduating senior read an email in October that combined both of her goals: education and travel. Wilson will head to Cape Town, South Africa, on June 14 to participate as a volunteer with One Heart Source. The California-based One Heart Source is an organization that has designed and operated volunteer programs for univers...
KSU's Open House draws hundreds of families and students
FRANKFORT — From a thrilling performance by the Mighty Marching Thorobreds’ drumline to informative tours led by student ambassadors, Kentucky State University (KSU) impressed more than 680 prospective students and their families at Open House on Saturday, October 29 at the Exum Center. The Open House’s program kicked off with welcome messages from Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Francene Gilmer, Kentucky Region...
Hot dog! KSU alum creates a new product that sizzles
FRANKFORT — Say hello to the new “hot” dog, or maybe we should say hemp dawg on the street. While the taste of this new dog isn’t spicy to the tongue, the sensational buzz that it has created in the food world, is well, sizzling. Many may say that it’s everything a normal hot dog isn’t – healthy, lean, packed with protein and full of flavor, and that’s just what David Neville, owner of Kentucky Dawgs LLC, creator of the new h...
Congratulations to our Thorobred football team
Way to go, Thorobreds! On Saturday, the Thorobreds defeated the undefeated No. 5 ranked Tuskegee University. This was a history- making game, and we couldn’t be more proud. Head Football Coach John L. Smith continues to lead this outstanding team, and each and every player has displayed discipline, talent and athleticism on the field. From Circle City to Homecoming, the Thorobreds have proven they are a hard-working and energ...