Kentucky State University

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1. Official University Site: Kentucky State University
2. Location Website: Frankfort Kentucky
3. Graduate School Website: Kentucky State University Graduate Studies
4. Official Athletic Site: Kentucky State University Thorobreds
5. Wikipedia: Kentucky State University
6. Princeton Review: Kentucky State University
7. College Merchandise/Store: Kentucky State University Bookstore

Kentucky State University News and Articles

• Official Site: Press Releases
• City Newspaper: State-Journal
• Google News: Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University Basics

• Founded: 1886
• Faculty: Approximately 100
• Undergraduates: Approximately 2,300
• Post Graduates: Approximately 200   (191 kb)

Kentucky State University Leadership

• President: Dr. Mary Evans Sias
  • 2004-present: President
    • 1996-2004: Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Dallas

Kentucky State University Notable Alumni

• Moneta Sleet Jr.: Pulitzer Prize winner for his picture of Coretta Scott King
• Tom Colbert: First African-American Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice
• Elmore Smith: NBA and college basketball legend
• Herb Trawick: First black man to play in the Canadian Football League
• Whitney M. Young Jr.: Former civil rights leader, educator and executive
• Dr. Luther Burse: Director of Urban Programs and Diversity
• Anna Mac Clarke: Women’s Army Corps WWII; 1st African American officer of an all-white company
• James L. McCullin: Tuskegee Airman whose plane was lost over Sicily during WWII

Studying at Kentucky State University

• Kentucky State University Undergraduate School
• Kentucky State University Graduate Programs
• Kentucky State University Notable Programs of Study
  • College of Arts, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
  • College of Mathematics, Sciences, Technology and Health
  • School of Nursing

Prospective Students for Kentucky State University

• This information is from the Kentucky State University official site:
  • Admissions
  • Application
  • Freshman Admission Criteria
  • Financial Aid
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Kentucky State University

• Official Site: Visiting Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University Hotels

• VisitFrankfort.com: Where to Stay
• TripAdvisor: Frankfort Hotels 

Kentucky State University Restaurants

• VisitFrankfort.com: Downtown Frankfort Restaurants
• TripAdvisor: Frankfort Restaurants 

Kentucky State University Transportation

• Official Site: Directions
• Airport: Capital City Airport
• Train: Amtrak
• Bus: Louisville, Kentucky Greyhound Station

Kentucky State University Student Life

• Official Site: Student Life
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • Organizations
  • Sports Clubs
  • Health Services
  • Blazer Library

Kentucky State University Student Life News

• Lexington Herald-Leader: "Fletcher, Beshear both support 'Bucks for Brains' program" (2007)
• The State Journal: "Lessons will be sent south of the border" (2007)

Kentucky State University Student Media

• Newspaper: Thorobred News

Kentucky State University Blogs, and Forums

• Official Site: Kentucky State University - Messageboards | Student Blog
• Black College Bands.: Kentucky State University K-rette dance squad - Forum
• TheSIAC.com: Preseason All Conference Basketball Teams

Kentucky State University Timeline

• 1886: Founded as a Normal School for Colored Persons
• 1890: Made a land grant institution
• 1902: Renamed Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons
• 1938: Became known as Kentucky State college for Negroes
• 1972: Granted university status
• 1973: Added graduate programs

Kentucky State University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Kentucky State University Thorobreds
• Athletic League: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
• Baseball
• Football
• Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball
• Softball