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Kentucky State University hosted inaugural HBCU Mental Health Summit
In the midst of a global health pandemic and deepening racial tensions, the Kentucky State University Division of Student Engagement and Campus Life and its Center for Emotional Wellness recently hosted the two-day inaugural HBCU Mental Health Summit. A virtual event, held during Minority Mental Health Month, brought together 130 mental health professionals, faculty, student affairs staff, consultants and graduate students from mo...
Kentucky State University ranked first in Kentucky for online RN-to-BSN nursing program
An online publication recently ranked Kentucky State University first in the Commonwealth for its online RN-to-BSN nursing program. Kentucky State’s program was ranked first by RegisteredNursing.com for its online RN-to-BSN nursing program. “Kentucky State University believes that students come first,” according to the RegisteredNursing.org website. “This RN-to-BSN program offers the flexibility of online education while maintainin...
Kentucky State University alumna raised over $15,000 during 24-hour birthday fundraiser
A Kentucky State University alumna used her birthday as a call-to-action for her fellow alumni to raise money for her alma mater. Tish Norman, class of 1995, hosted a 24-hour fundraiser on Facebook to benefit different Kentucky State University funds on her birthday. Norman hosted three Facebook Live sessions during the day promoting Kentucky State University National Alumni Association members, the Permanent Alumni Scholarship and...
Statement from President M. Christopher Brown II on the SIAC Decision to Suspend Fall Sports
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced the cancellation of conference play among its members for any sport with a fall championship. This decision directly impacts Kentucky State University and will have aftershocks across our campus community. The SIAC has asserted student-athletes at member institutions cannot compete without violating the social distancing guidelines currently maintained by the Centers...