2017
Students and faculty recognized for leadership, community service at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet
FRANKFORT — On January 23, Kentucky State University hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet in honor of the late civil rights activist. More than 50 students, faculty, and staff attended the event in the Student Center Ballroom. The event featured remarks from Associate Professor and Coordinator of Africana and International Studies, Dr. Cynthia Shelton. Also, several students and faculty were honored and presented awards...
Jefferson Circuit Judge Olu Stevens will speak at KSU's Black History Month Convocation
FRANKFORT — Jefferson Circuit Judge Olu Stevens will speak at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2 at Bradford Hall Auditorium as part of Kentucky State University’s Black History Month Convocation. During this month, the University will feature notable speakers that will inspire and motivate students and faculty. Stevens is the circuit judge for the 30th Judicial Circuit, 6th Division in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He ha...
KSU will co-host Pearson's 2017 HBCUs: Executive Leadership Forum
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University (KSU) Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson will be among a lineup of academic and industry experts at Pearson’s 2017 HBCUs: Executive Leadership Forum on February 16-17 at the Le Meridien in Charlotte, North Carolina. KSU, Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Pearson Education are sponsors of the event. The two-day event is geared toward academic executives at Historically Black Colleges and...
Kentucky State University recognized for partnership with Frankfort Independent Schools
Frankfort Independent Schools recently honored Kentucky State University (KSU) and Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson for their partnership and leadership in the community. Dr. Thompson was presented the TRY award at the January meeting between community members and Frankfort Independent Schools. Dr. Houston Barber, superintendent of Frankfort Independent Schools, said Thompson was honored for several reasons. “This award is...