August 14: A story that featured KSU's retention liaisons was written by KSU journalism student Latasia Jones. The story was published by the Frankfort State Journal.
August 25: Photographed KSU students and faculty who participated in the Pay it Forward Frankfort events around Frankfort. Photos of the Frankfort mayor presenting a proclamation, students cleaning a women's shelter, staining a home and painting a playground were published in the State Journal.
August 29: Interim President Thompson appeared on Cable 10's "NAACP Presents, Know Your Community." Thompson discussed KSU's direction and great things happening on campus.
News releases sent out from the Office of External Relations and Development received media attention from the following outlets:
Kiwanis, KSU to partner in relationship campaign
State Journal – Published September 1
KSU to offer free e-textbooks to students
WKYT-TV – Aired September 2; Meritalk – Published September 2
Kentucky State University has selected the search firm, Academic Search, to assist in finding a permanent President to lead the university
HBCU Buzz – Published September 2
Kentucky State University student named HBCU All-Star State Journal – Published September 5
Writer and Activist Kevin Powell Will Speak at Kentucky State University's Convocation Lecture Series
HBCU Buzz, Capital Living, State Journal – Published September 6
KSU launches online ticket sales with Etix Capital Living – Published September 7
Kentucky State University, Kentucky Job Corps to host Peace Day walk, luncheon
State Journal – Published September 12 Capital Living – Published September 13
Kentucky State University Announces Release of New North American Pawpaw Variety KSU-Benson
Capital Living – Published September 13
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