2021 News Articles

Kentucky State University professor received distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
A recently retired Kentucky State University professor recently received the distinguished service award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Joanne Bankston, who recently retired from Kentucky State after 44 years of service, was one of three recipients of the award. The award is the association’s highest honor, awarded to three professionals at the annual meeting each year. The award recognizes outs...

Kentucky State University mourns the loss of basketball legend Yusuf A. Hasan
With a heavy heart, Kentucky State University Athletics and the entire University community mourns the passing of basketball great Yusuf A. Hasan (Harvey W. Carmichael), who played basketball at Kentucky State University from 1971-1975. As a freshman starter, Hasan became a Kentucky State University NAIA National Championship basketball team member. He attained the status of All-American in the 1973-74 and 1974-75 seasons. He was a...

Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct special-called meeting June 17
The June 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents will be held on Thursday, June 17th, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom. This meeting will be virtual. June 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents Login Information: Time & Date:Thursday, June 17th, 20219:00 a.m. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/91338318207 Webinar ID: 913 3831 8207 Phone One-Tap: +13017158592,,91338318207# or +13126266...

Protecting Each Other is a Shared Responsibility
At Kentucky State University, our campus community's safety, security, and well-being are a paramount priority. Kentucky State is committed to fostering an environment that prevents sexual harassment, and other unwelcome sexual conduct, and interpersonal violence. As part of this commitment, the University adheres to effective, equitable, and fair procedures to investigate and adjudicate complaints. The University educates all its...