Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins to keynote the 2023 Baccalaureate Assembly

Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins to keynote the 2023 Baccalaureate Assembly

April 28, 2023

Graduates will hear from the Rev. Dr. C.B. Akins, renowned, retired pastor of First Baptist Church Bracktown in Lexington, who will serve as the 2023 Kentucky State University Baccalaureate speaker Thursday, May 11 at 11 a.m. in the David H. Bradford Hall, Carl H. Smith Auditorium. Akins was recently appointed to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Board by Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Akins is a highly sought-after speak...

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Senator Gerald A. Neal to inspire graduates at 2023 Commencement Convocation

Senator Gerald A. Neal to inspire graduates at 2023 Commencement Convocation

April 28, 2023

Senator Gerald A. Neal, Kentucky Senate Minority Floor Leader, will serve as Kentucky State University’s 2023 Commencement Convocation speaker on Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m. in the William Exum Center. Nearly 200 students will receive degrees in various disciplines. Senator Neal represents the 33rd District as a member of the Kentucky State Senate in the Kentucky General Assembly and was elected by his caucus to serve as the Democra...

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First-generation student, wife, and mother completes degree despite obstacles

First-generation student, wife, and mother completes degree despite obstacles

April 28, 2023

Alena Claycomb will receive her elementary education degree from Kentucky State University and walk with her classmates on Friday, May 12, at the 2023 Commencement Convocation. The Lexington, Kentucky native is a first-generation student and has already accepted a position at Lansdowne Elementary in her hometown. Claycomb has always had a passion for children and began as a paraeducator with the Fayette County Public Schools in 200...

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Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct regular meeting April 28

Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee to conduct regular meeting April 28

April 27, 2023

The Kentucky State University Presidential Search Committee will convene for its regular meeting Friday, April 28, 2023. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. via teleconference and in-person.   Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/97581851538  Webinar ID: 975 8185 1538  One Tap Mobile: US: +13017158592,,97581851538# or +13052241968,,97581851538#   Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building Frankfort, K...

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