2020
Kentucky State University professor part of group that created new species of fish
A Kentucky State University professor is part of a research group that inadvertently created a new species of fish. Dr. Ken Semmens, assistant professor of aquaculture, and his colleagues inadvertently created the sturddlefish, a hybrid of the Russian sturgeon and the American paddlefish. The discovery has garnered international attention in outlets such as the New York Times, CNN, Science Magazine and USA Today. Semmens was recent...
Kentucky State University students will have the choice of in-person or remote classes this fall
In an effort to prioritize the health, safety and well-being of the entire campus community, Kentucky State University officials have developed a program to allow all students to choose the best learning and living options for themselves for Fall 2020. BREDS Choice is a new initiative by the University that emphasizes the personal health, safety and well-being of every member of the campus community, while providing access to high...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct special-called meeting
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents will convene for a special-called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. via teleconference. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/s/98362483887 Webinar ID: 983 6248 3887 Phone One-Tap: +13017158592,,98362483887# or +13126266799,,98362483887# August 2020 Special Called Meeting of the KSU Board of Regents Agenda
Kentucky State University mourns the death of Dr. Gus Ridgel
Kentucky State University beloved administrator and campus luminary, Dr. Gus Ridgel, 95, whose dedication and life-long work transformed the institution, has departed this life. Ridgel died Saturday morning, University officials confirmed. News of Ridgel’s death brought a deep sense of loss to the campus on the Hill and the entire University community. University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II said his friend and colleague f...