As we celebrate Juneteenth, we reflect on the progress made, recognize the work still ahead, and recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in justice, opportunity, and impact.
Happy Juneteenth from Kentucky State University.
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Please join us in welcoming Adam A. Smith as KSU's Interim VP of Enrollment Management & Student Success.
With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Smith brings a proven commitment to helping students enroll, persist, & graduate.
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Green and Gold, proud and bold! Kentucky State University, where excellence thrives and greatness rises! ππ Who You With? π
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Proud of the work being done on & off the field by the @KYSUFB !
π Spring 2026 Team GPA: 2.90
π 14 Student-Athletes Graduated
β 53+ Student-Athletes Earned a 3.0 GPA or Higher
Excellence isnβt just measured on Saturdays β itβs earned every day in the classroom.
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BRED ALERT ALL CLEAR: Kentucky State University has received an all clear following today's campus safety threat. The main campus and Benson Farm may resume normal operations. Campus work will remain virtual for the remainder of the day.
Bred Alert UPDATE:
In addition to the main campus, Benson Farm is now also closed due to a potential threat to campus safety. Leave calmly and immediately unless directed otherwise by law enforcement or University officials.
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 454 recognized those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Monday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. https://t.co/wunRdchG0I
GOLF | What a way to close out an outstanding career at Kentucky State.
Robert Johnson has been named an HBCU All-American by the Black College Golf Coaches Association.
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Kentucky families are gaining tools to protect their land, preserve family assets, and plan for future generations through Cooperative Extension at KSU.
The initiative is led by Casey H. Townsend III, State Specialist for Land Retention & Wealth Development and Realtor.
π±Join us in celebrating STEM Undergraduate Research Assistant Megrael Ngudia for his research on nutrient optimization for watercress and Swiss chard production in Deep Water Culture hydroponic systems at the KSU Urban Agriculture & CEA Lab. @UrbanAgNews
On May 18, 1886, a legacy was born.
140 years later, KSU still stands as a symbol of excellence & opportunity for generations of Thorobreds.
From where we started to where we're going, the mission remains the same: ONWARD and UPWARD.
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Meet Zhakeya Hawkins β scholar-athlete, 1890 Scholar, and now the Class of 2026 Valedictorian at Kentucky State University with a perfect 4.0 GPA. ππ
The East St. Louis native chose KSU because she believed in Coach Johnson and found a home with the Thorobreds.
Iβm proud to see our KSU students engaging with world-class research and innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Opportunities like this expand horizons, inspire discovery, and prepare our Thorobreds to lead in science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics.
At KSU, every story starts with possibility.
From sharing Why I Chose KSU to reflecting on cherished Favorite Memories and dreaming about Plans After Graduation, our students remind us that K-State is more than a university, itβs a place where ambition meets opportunity.
To our graduates: the world needs your talent, your leadership, and your purpose. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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KSU celebrated the largest graduating class in recent history as we honored the remarkable Class of 2026. Across summer, fall, and spring, 428 degrees and credentials were awarded. This is truly a testament to the resilience, excellence, and determination of our Thorobred Family.