2017
Two homeschool organizations establish scholarship at Kentucky State University
Officials from the Wellspring Guardians (Richmond) and Light Eagles (Danville) homeschool athletic organizations recently presented Kentucky State University (KSU) Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson $1,000 to establish a scholarship fund for homeschool students entering the University. Wellspring Athletic Director Darrell Sandfoss said the partnership began in March when KSU hosted a basketball invitational for homeschool athleti...
KSU, BLINKS help transfer students cross the finish line
FRANKFORT — For the past five years, Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), The Links organization and Kentucky State University (KSU) have collaborated for the BLINKS transfer initiative, which allows students from BCTC with at least a 2.8-grade point average to transfer to KSU with a scholarship. The scholarship offers full tuition and housing for up to two years. The scholarship allows the students to complete their u...
KSU wins $50,000 in the Home Depot Retool Your School contest
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University (KSU) came in first place Wednesday afternoon to win $50,000 in the Home Depot Retool Your School contest. The University plans to add more outdoor seating and improve the look of the Student Center food court with the grant from Home Depot. KSU Interim President Dr. Aaron Thompson attended the event in Atlanta, Georgia, to accept the winning check. The home improvement retailer developed...
KSU to hold watch party to view results of Home Depot Retool Your School contest Wednesday
FRANKFORT — Kentucky State University (KSU) is a finalist in the Home Depot Retool Your School contest, and the home improvement retailer will reveal if Frankfort’s University will win $50,000, $40,000 or $30,000 between 2:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 during a live stream. KSU will hold an exciting watch party at 2 p.m. in Bradford Hall, Room 101. The event is free and open to the public. The Frankfort community,...