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For the first time since March, Franklin County Schools will return to in-person instruction Monday.
More than 200 Kentucky State University graduates officially earned their degrees Friday during the spring 2020 commencement convocation at Alumni Stadium.
Former Kentucky State University President Mary Sias was named to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently.
Kentucky State University's Chiffon Robinson will host a “Racial Healing Circle” Oct. 21.
This has been a tough year for just about everyone, but Dr. M. Christopher Brown II, president of Kentucky State University, sees brighter days ahead for KSU.
Frankfort Grants Manager Rebecca Hall has been working for the city for 15 years. The city has been contemplating work on the current Pinsly Trail for nearly all of that time, she says.
The Trump administration is sending COVID-19 rapid tests to historically Black colleges and universities.
Kentucky State University has seen an escalation in active COVID-19 cases.
Franklin County is just short of 500 cases of COVID-19.
Kentucky State University has at least 20 active cases of COVID-19.
Editor's note: This story was updated Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to reflect new COVID-19 numbers released by the state.
Kentucky State University unveiled a rare replica of the Quattro Cavalli statue on campus Friday.
A comedy show on Kentucky State University’s campus has led to some changes at the school.
Kentucky State University is offering its students options on how to receive educational instruction for the fall 2020 semester.
Dr. Gus Ridgel, 94, a longtime Kentucky State University administrator, died Saturday morning, university officials confirmed.
Two years ago, Frankfort Independent Schools and Kentucky State University entered into a partnership.
Kentucky State University will begin the 2020 fall semester on Saturday, Aug. 15, according to a reopening plan released by the school on Thursday.
On June 26, Morehouse College, a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, announced it would not be participating in fall sports because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), which includes Kentucky State University, on Thursday extended the suspension of all sporting and championship events through the fall of 2020.
Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Communities and the Environment has a healthy food initiative to help the community in uncertain times.
In January, Kentucky State University put the finishing touches on the long-delayed Mary E. Sias Pedestrian Walkway, which connects the main campus above East Main Street to dormitories and athletic fields to the south.
Kentucky State University students Christopher Ward, of Louisville, and Brionna Greer, of Owensboro, have been selected as HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.
Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II was watching Gov. Andy Beshear’s daily press conference on June 8 when he heard Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman talk about working with the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) — KSU and Simmons College — to r…
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II presented the Board of Regents Finance and Administration Committee with a budget adjustment and reduction in force update detailing operational efficiencies and eliminating staff positions totaling approximately $4.6 million, or 9.…
Alpha Week is a longtime Kentucky State University tradition in which Greek student organizations plan campus activities.
In the wake of a national pandemic, members of the Beta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated teamed up with the fraternity’s alumni to donate some local favorites to some of Frankfort’s essential workers.
Kentucky State’s new synthetic turf field is coming along nicely.
Kentucky State University ranked as a tier one institution in the latest rankings by Educate To Career.
Kentucky State University junior outfielder Dom Lawson has been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for his work on the field and in the classroom.
Kentucky State University had 22 student-athletes who finished degree requirements at the end of the spring semester.
County representatives used their personal funds, materials and time to congratulate the graduating class of 2020.
Citing greater need than ever before, Kentucky State University is focusing on COVID-19 relief for students during this year’s Giving Tuesday on May 5.
The Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students who reside in Franklin County.
On Tuesday, Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II announced 10 commitments to students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kentucky State University has been named the 2020 No.1 Registered Nurse and Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Kentucky in RegisteredNursing.org's Nursing School Program Rankings.
As the world responds to halt the spread of the ever-changing, global pandemic COVID-19, Kentucky State University remains committed to supporting our entire campus community while executing appropriate actions and precautions to ensure safety. Whether you are learning, teaching, or working …
Being a head coach can involve more than coaching. It can involve scheduling, practice, working on facilities and fundraising.
Kentucky State University has suspended in-person classes until Monday, April 13.
The Franklin County Community Early Childhood Council, in collaboration with Frankfort Independent Schools and Franklin County Public Schools, is hosting the annual kindergarten readiness Kids Fest event at Kentucky State University’s Exum Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Local music lovers can get a sneak peek at Kentucky State University’s Concert Choir spring tour show.
A Kentucky State University student's death is under investigation after the student died Monday on campus, Franklin County Coroner Will Harrod told The State Journal.
Representatives of the Bourbon on the Banks Festival presented donations to the Kentucky State University Foundation and the Mighty Marching Thorobreds on Wednesday.
The keynote speaker for Kentucky State University’s Fall Commencement Convocation later this week will be a Nashville-based church leader.
Kentucky State University’s accreditation was reaffirmed for the next decade on Tuesday.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 27, 2020, to correct the name of Frankfort High School band drum major, Adriana Steele.
The Frankfort Kiwanis Club and Kentucky State University hosted a day of fun for area children at the university's Exum Center over the weekend.
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents extended its time period to approve President M. Christopher Brown II’s annual performance review in a quarterly board meeting on Thursday.
Second Street School students attended the Kentucky State men's basketball game on Tuesday.
At least three people connected to the East Frankfort Park shooting earlier this year were former or current Kentucky State University students, The State Journal has confirmed through open records requests.
A new group of workers is joining Liberty Hall Historic Site soon — goats.
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