2017

Kentucky State University hosts indoor tilapia, shrimp, and aquaponics program
Kentucky State University’s nationally-ranked aquaculture research program will host a workshop on indoor tilapia, shrimp and aquaponics on Saturday, March 25 at the Aquaculture Research Center on Athletic Drive in Frankfort. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude around 4 p.m. Lunch is provided. This workshop will cover many topics including permitting requirements for aquaculture in Kentucky, tilapia hatchery producti...

Fulbright scholar is helping to mentor KSU business students
Kentucky State University (KSU) is excited to host Fulbright scholar, Dr. Badar Alam Iqbal. He has traveled from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), an international university in Uttar Pradesh, India. Dr. Iqbal earned his degree from AMU and worked there as a professor of international business. He is a professor of international business and economics at KSU and teaches with School of Business Professor and Chair Dr. Abdul Tur...

KSU mourns the loss of Savannah Walker
Good morning and welcome back to our students, faculty, and staff. I hope you had a restful and very enjoyable spring break. While I am excited to welcome you back to campus, I do so with a heavy heart. Early Sunday morning, a tragic shooting took the life of a 20-year old University of Louisville student. Ms. Savannah Walker died from a gunshot wound at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s office. Ms. W...

KSU announces Dr. M. Christopher Brown II as its new President
FRANKFORT – Dr. M. Christopher Brown II has been elected to serve as Kentucky State University’s 18th President, announced Dr. Karen Bearden, Chair of the University’s Board of Regents. Dr. Brown has a Ph.D. in Higher Education from The Pennsylvania State University, a M.S. in Education from the University of Kentucky, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University. Dr. Brown is currently the Executive Vice...