2020
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of FCPS Superintendent Manny Caulk
A difficult year was made even more so this weekend, as the Kentucky State University family mourns the loss of our friend, partner and fellow advocate in education, Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk. Kentucky State University’s relationship with FCPS flourished under Caulk’s leadership. Dual credit participation of FCPS students at Kentucky State has increased tremendously under Caulk’s su...
Kentucky State University releases 2017-2020 Quadrennial President’s Report
As 2020 draws to a close, Kentucky State University recently released the 2017-2020 Quadrennial President’s Report, which highlights the growth and achievements of the University since President M. Christopher Brown II began his tenure in May 2017. “The blueprint for advancing Kentucky State forward is held up by four pillars of success — access, academics, agriculture and athletics. This Quadrennial Report highlights the contribu...
Kentucky State University’s first female president to lie in state Thursday
Former Kentucky State University President Dr. Mary Levi Smith-Stowe will lie in state at Kentucky State University Thursday. Smith-Stowe was the institution’s first female president. Smith-Stowe will lie in state Thursday in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium in David H. Bradford Hall from noon until 5 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to pay their respects and sign the University’s guest book. Security will be present and COVI...
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of its first female president Dr. Mary Levi Smith
Kentucky State University’s fourteenth and first female president, Dr. Mary L. Smith, 84, departed this life Saturday evening, November 28, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Kentucky State University President Dr. M. Christopher Brown II said losing Dr. Smith will profoundly impact the Thorobred family. “There are no words to express the enormity of losing a chain breaker, like President Smith,” Brown said. “Mary was more tha...