The Academic Honors Convocation

Jeremiah Barker, Reporter

April 16, 2025

The Academic Honors Convocation is set to take place on Thursday, April 17th, at 10:00 a.m. in David H. Bradford Hall, bringing together students, faculty, and families to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of the Kentucky State University students. This year’s event speaker...

Kentucky State Campaign Season is Underway

Leah Tubbs, Reporter

March 26, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Election season for the Kentucky State University Royal...

Lawrence McConnell on His Background, Goals, And Career Stats

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In a recent conversation, Lawrence McConnell, a bright football star...

Thorobreds defeat Spring Hill in a close battle.

By Thomas Sheard III Thorobred News FRANKFORT, Ky. —  The Kentucky State men’s...

Kentucky’s Anti-DEI Legislation is a Step Backward for Higher Education

Leah Tubbs, Reporter

March 25, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On March 6, 2025, the Kentucky House of Representatives passedHouse Bill 4 with an 81-18 vote, shifting the state's approach to diversity, equity, andinclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education. Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, sponsored the bill. The legislation...

Fire Alarms in the Halls

Brandon MacCarter, Reporter

March 4, 2025

During the second full week on campus at Kentucky State many studentswere still settling in. The last thing students needed was fires and fire alarms at all different times ofthe day and night. I interviewed students at Kentucky State University who stay in"The Halls", and...

Thorobred News Staff receives multiple awards from KPA

Ma’Rico Holland II, Editor

The Kentucky Press Association recently announced its award winners for the 2020 KPA News Excellence. These awards were given to the best publications from the 2020 year in the Kentucky area. The KPA News Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers was judged by members of the North Carolina Press...

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