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Annelise Mack was one of the youngest graduates at Kentucky State University’s commencement convocation Friday.
The Kentucky State University School of Humanities and the Performing Arts in partnership with the City of Frankfort and the Frankfort Arts Foundation will present an International Jazz Day virtual concert at noon and again at 8 p.m. on April 30.
Lamman Rucker, an actor, educator, activist and entrepreneur, will deliver the keynote address at Kentucky State University’s 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation on May 7.
After receiving an audit from the Kentucky State University Foundation, KSU’s Board of Regents approved the school’s audit of the 2019-20 fiscal year at a special called meeting last week.
A virtual jazz concert will be held by Kentucky State University, the City of Frankfort and the Frankfort Arts Foundation as part of International Jazz Day on Friday, April 30.
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was watching an NBA All-Star event last weekend, a two-on-two basketball game featuring Louisville native and rapper Jack Harlow, when something caught his attention.
Kentucky State University is poised to file its audit for fiscal year 2020. There’s just one glitch — the school is still waiting on the audit from the Kentucky State University Foundation.
Kentucky State University is one of 25 historically Black colleges and universities across the country that will receive a donation from British-based beer and spirits maker, Diageo, continuing an upswell of giving to the institutions following last summer's racial justice protests.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 8:04 a.m. on Feb. 4 to add the time of the assembly.
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved the annual evaluation of KSU President M. Christopher Brown II Thursday at its annual retreat.
Kentucky State University will be getting a new residence hall.
Frankfort Independent Schools Superintendent Houston Barber and Franklin County Schools Superintendent Mark Kopp said Thursday that their districts will continue with virtual instruction through December.
Three local folks are involved in a new website designed to increase awareness, education and access to African American history.
Kentucky State University said early Sunday that its first female president, Dr. Mary L. Smith-Stowe, died Saturday surrounded by loved ones at home.
Thanks to a partnership between Kentucky State University and the YMCA of Central Kentucky, Frankfort Y members will have access to the indoor pool at the William Exum Center.
Kentucky State University’s Board of Regents heard plans for a new on-campus $50 million residence hall at a special meeting Thursday.
Franklin County’s incidence rate for COVID-19 cases hasn’t dropped much, and both local school districts are staying with their current instruction plan for the coming week.
Franklin County is still in the orange zone, but its numbers are rising.
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.
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