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Kentucky State University reduces summer tuition rates with aims to improve graduation rate

The Kentucky State University Board of Regents voted to approve the reduction of summer tuition rates to $125 per credit hour during its recent special meeting. The previous summer tuition rate for undergraduates living on campus was $309 per credit hour.  

Kentucky State University announces spring commencement speaker

Kentucky State University recently announced Dr. Randal Pinkett, co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, will deliver the keynote address at the spring 2018 commencement Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. in Alumni Stadium.

Kentucky State University unveils clarified mission statement

Kentucky State University stakeholders recently completed the revision and clarification of the institution's mission statement.

Kentucky State University announces realignment of the finance leadership team for stability and success

Kentucky State University administration recently announced the realignment of the finance leadership team to ensure stability and success.

Kentucky State University athletic director announces retirement

Kentucky State University Athletic Director William Graham recently announced his upcoming retirement from the University.

Kentucky State University professor earns prestigious fellowship
 
Kentucky State University professor Dr. Donavan L. Ramon was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Career Enhancement Fellowship. Ramon is the first Kentucky State faculty member to earn the fellowship.
 
Student research shined during the Kentucky State University School of Business Student Research Day

Some of Kentucky State University’s best, brightest and most polished students displayed and presented the fruits of their labor during the 2018 School of Business Student Research Day in David H. Bradford Hall. This year’s theme was “Linking Teaching and Research in the Classroom to Enhance Student Learning Outcomes.”
 
Atwood Institute director featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education
 
Kentucky State University Atwood Institute Director Dr. Crystal deGregory was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education recently in a story about capitalizing on the hype Beyoncé's Coachella performance created for HBCUs.
 
Kentucky State University Gospel Ensemble to bring back student directors for the Spring Extravaganza

The Kentucky State University Gospel Ensemble will host its annual Spring Extravaganza Sunday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall on the University’s campus.
 
Kentucky State University professor delivered lecture on the origins of hip-hop
 
A Kentucky State University professor delivered a lecture on the origins of hip-hop April 19 at 1 p.m. in Little Bradford Theatre inside David H. Bradford Hall on the University campus.
 
New members inducted into Psi Chi
 
The Kentucky State University Chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, is proud to announce the annual induction ceremony of new members recently. The Kentucky State University Psi Chi chapter was installed on May 10, 2017. The faculty advisor of the chapter is Dr. Johnathon Sharp. 
 
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