2021 News Articles
Kentucky State University alumna serves as Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce director of member relations
A Kentucky State University alumna found her community at Kentucky State and has gone on to serve as the director of member relations at the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. Suzy Hosley, a 2006 graduate, has spent 14 years with the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce beginning shortly after college. “What drew me to the Frankfort Area Chamber is the strong connection the organization has to the community,” Hosley said. “Our mis...
Kentucky State University to clear unpaid tuition and fees during the COVID-19 impact period
Kentucky State University officials recently informed students that tuition and fee balances owed to the institution from March 13, 2020 to July 30, 2021 will be cleared. Kentucky State will pay the student balances owed to the University for the following semesters: spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020, winter 2020, spring 2021 and summer 2021. “We understand the tremendous challenges that our students have faced over the past 18...
Kentucky State University outlines financial corrective action plan
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents were briefed on corrective actions implemented to stabilize and improve Kentucky State’s financial condition and guidance regarding the institution’s financial needs, cash position and outlook going forward. With financial reviews still ongoing, Gregory Rush, vice president for finance and administration/chief financial officer, reported to the Board findings to date of $13.5 million i...
Kentucky State University mourns the death of legend William Cofield Sr.
Kentucky State University beloved legend, William Cofield Sr., 81, whose dedication and life-long work transformed the institution and equal rights in the Commonwealth and the nation, has departed this life. Cofield died Sunday, Aug. 8. “Thorobreds everywhere pause and mourn, as we remember and honor the excellence that Mr. Cofield demonstrated through his life and his work at Kentucky State, in our communities, the Commonwealth an...