2016 News Article Listing
KSU Assistant Political Science Professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly's new book explores 'Privilege and Pride'
FRANKFORT — Dr. Wilfred Reilly, Assistant Professor of Political Science, has recently closed a book deal with Scholars’ Press, an offshoot of the European publishing giant Scriptum Press. Dr. Reilly’s book, “The $50 Million Question: Exploring the Empirical Relationship between Privilege and Pride,” will be available with online retailers including Amazon by March 2017. The book is an analysis of how minority status, such as...
KSU Research Analyst Shimar Keith makes his film debut in 'Andy's Rainbow'
Institutional Research Analyst Shimar Keith spends a lot of time studying data on a small screen in his office at Kentucky State University. But soon viewers will see him on the big screen in the independent Christian film, “Andy’s Rainbow.” The film will be featured at 7 p.m. on December 15 at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Keith learned about the role earlier this year through one of his friends who happens to be t...
KSU senior Trevor "Farmer Brown" Claiborn featured on WDRB-TV
Louisville’s WDRB-TV visited Kentucky State University to feature senior Trevor Claiborn — also known as “Farmer Brown” — in a segment that aired on Sunday. Claiborn’s “Farmer Brown” character started as a research project but has grown into a full-time gig. Farmer Brown has traveled to other cities including Chicago to perform at elementary schools. Click here to read more …
Dr. Harold Benson has passed away
Dear faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends: It brings me great sadness to report a loss to our KSU family. Dr. Harold Benson, a giant in the history of Kentucky State University, has passed away. He earned a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate in extension education from The Ohio State University. Dr. Benson was known as one of the most visionary administrators in the 1890 Land Grant system. In regard to his work a...