Approval of Posthumous Degree Candidates.

Kentucky State University has a long-standing tradition of awarding posthumous degrees that recognizes the loss to the University, family, and friends when a student is deceased while enrolled at the University. The award of a posthumous degree is an appropriate recognition of a student’s academic achievement when that student’s progress would have likely fulfilled the requirements of a degree except for the occurrence of death. The following individuals are presented as candidates for a Posthumous Degree.

Jakara A. Griffin was from Frankfort, Kentucky and attended Franklin County High School. She attended Kentucky State University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Jakara is the daughter of Kentucky State University's Assistant Band Director, Mr. Robert Griffin, and was a Thorobred since an early age, as she would stroll the campus with her father. Jakara leaves in her memory three children, a loving family, and a supportive community.

Laquantae Lamont Jackson was born on August 10, 1999. Laquantae majored in Psychology and entered Kentucky State University in the Fall of 2018. He attended Fairdale High School in Fairdale, Kentucky but resided in Louisville, Kentucky most of his adult life. Mr. Jackson was very active on campus and participated heavily in campus life. He was a member of the Spirit Cheerleading Squad and a team member of the Thorobreds Football Team.

Mr. John Dawson Marshall, Jr. was born on July 22, 1930 and raised in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He entered then, Kentucky State College, on September 14, 1949. He was a graduate of Lincoln Institute (1949) and immediate began his post-secondary studies. Mr. Marshall served in the Armed Forces and served at several duty stations before he sustained multiple injuries while on active duty. His injuries prohibited him from returning to Kentucky State but his love for the university never lost its vigor. Mr. Marshall leaves behind a loving and supportive family.

Born on November 15, 1999, Zephany Rushin was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky and was a very active student. Ms. Rushin entered Kentucky State