6 – Kentucky State University Named as a Finalist in the 2015 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program

Kentucky State University has been announced as a finalist in the Home Depot's 2015 RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Campus Improvement Grant Program. Designed to reinvigorate HBCUs, finalists are competing for $255,000 in grants for on-campus improvements and are now asking their communities and the public to help them win. The voting closes April 20, 2015.

7 – Online Transfer Madness College Fair Set for March 26

College students interested in transferring college credits or associate degrees to four-year institutions connected with those institutions and had their questions answered during a six-hour online Transfer Madness fair.

8 – KSU to Host Open House on March 28 for Prospective Students

KSU held an open house for prospective students on March 28 at Bradford Hall. The open house included a welcome assembly, campus tours, departmental displays, lunch and onsite admission.

9 – KSU President Recognized at 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration at State Capitol

Kentucky State University President Raymond M. Burse delivered the keynote speech at the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus' 12th annual Black History Month celebration held February 10 in Frankfort. Afterward, he was recognized for his personal and career achievements and his commitment to helping others with the 2015 Living Legacy Award.

10 – Andong National University Students Study English at Kentucky State University

Students from Andong National University were selected for Kentucky State University's one-month foreign exchange program because of their outstanding grades in English.

Other Notables

  • The spring 2015 issue of Onward & Upward was distributed to alumni by the end of March. Some of the features include Thorobred Express, the Living African American Legends series, a student spotlight, an alumni spotlight and an alumni chapter spotlight.
  • The Office of Communications had bookmarks printed that list the University's official social media accounts. So far these bookmarks have been distributed at a Career Fair in Louisville, KY, and to prospective students at the Thorobred Express college fair in Louisville. They are being distributed at various events to promote KSU's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
  • The University updated its billboards to reflect the new marketing campaign “Bring Your Skills to The Hill.”

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