2017
A message from KSU Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson
Good day, everyone. Today is a beautiful day and a great day to be a Thorobred! I am proud every day to be a part of the Thorobred family. During my drive to campus this morning, a quote from one of my favorite poets and authors came to my mind that I would like to share with you. Maya Angelou once said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and som...
Dr. Said Sewell visited Kentucky State University as a presidential candidate
Dr. Said Sewell was the third presidential candidate to visit campus during the search for Kentucky State University’s next president. Sewell participated in open forums all day and fielded questions from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. At the conclusion of the last forum, Sewell met with the KSU Board of Regents in a special-called meeting for an interview. All presidential search finalists visited campus t...
M.U.V.A.S helps KSU students balance motherhood and academics
FRANKFORT – Kentucky State University (KSU) senior Destini Raye Baker started at the university as a trombone player with the Mighty Marching Thorobreds. However, in her sophomore year, the English major became pregnant and struggled for a semester trying to maintain being a mother and a student. “The hardest part of being a student mother is the spontaneity of my schedule,” Baker said. “Every day is something new — like illne...
Dr. M. Christopher Brown visited Kentucky State University as a presidential candidate
Dr. M. Christopher Brown was the second presidential candidate to visit campus during the search for Kentucky State University’s next president. Brown participated in open forums all day and fielded questions from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. At the conclusion of the last forum, Brown met with the KSU Board of Regents in a special-called meeting for an interview. All presidential search finalists will vis...