Kentucky State University

09/02/2026

BREDS, it’s that time of the week…

Check in and let us know how you’re really feeling so far!

💚 = I’m in a good groove
💛 = I’m getting there
❤️ = I need a little boost

Drop your heart in the comments, and remember to check in on a fellow BRED!

09/01/2026

Congratulations Thorobreds! 💚💛

💚 KIWANIS CLUB OF FRANKFORT WELCOME CKI PRESIDENT AND ADVISOR

The Kiwanis Club of Frankfort is proud to sponsor the CKI Kiwanis International collegiate club on the campus of Kentucky State University. This outstanding group continues to demonstrate strong leadership and a deep commitment to serving the Frankfort community.

Recently, we were honored to welcome CKI President Christopher Towns and Ta’Nya Boozer, CKI/KSU Staff Advisor, to our club meeting. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and vision for service remind us why CKI is such an important part of the Kiwanis family.

Thank you to our exceptional CKI members and leaders on the KSU campus — your impact is felt throughout our community, and we are proud to support your continued success.( L to R)
(President, Sonia Sanders; CKI President, Christopher Towns, and Advisor, Ta’Nya Boozer)

09/01/2026

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. has signed its first educational partnership with a historically Black college or university, giving eligible alumni

08/31/2026

We're less than 3 months away from the 15th Annual Aquaponics Conference! A big highlight this year will be the tour of Kentucky State University's aquaponic and aquaculture facilities. Get your tickets today to learn about KYSU's aquaponic barramundi production, indoor aquaponics research, $10M NSF-funded aquaponic project, and more.
https://buff.ly/XLeom9P

08/29/2026

Congratulations Thorobreds!

FB | 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐍.

Kentucky State opens 2026 with a 41-14 win over Central State.

KSU finished with 472 yards of offense, went 6-for-6 in the red zone and scored 38 unanswered after trailing 14-3.

08/26/2026

BREDS… how’s your week going so far? 👀

No judgment over here. We’re all figuring it out together!

Drop a 🟢, 🟡 or 🔴 in the comments, and check on a fellow Thorobred while you’re at it.

08/24/2026

Join us for the Thorobred Success and Innovation Speaker Series: From Idea to Opportunity and learn how to develop your ideas, build a venture and access funding opportunities.

September 15 | 11:30 a.m.
Thorobred Success and Innovation Center, Whitney Young Hall
🥗 Lunch provided

Click link below to RSVP by September 10.
https://tinyurl.com/TSI-Speaker-Series

08/24/2026

Reminder: The 2026 Kentucky State University Two-Day Pawpaw Workshop will be held September 16–17, 2026, at the KSU Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm.

The workshop will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, with hands-on field demonstrations covering: 1) Bench grafting and bark inlay grafting, 2) Pawpaw propagation and orchard establishment, and 3) Pawpaw fruit processing and value-added products.

The demonstrations will be followed by a mixer and dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meal will feature several pawpaw-inspired items. Pawpaw vendors will also be available during the event. The registration fee for the Wednesday evening mixer and dinner is $30. Registration ends on August 21, 2026.

On Thursday, September 17, KSU will host a special Pawpaw Third Thursday Workshop featuring presentations by pawpaw experts on propagation, orchard production, and marketing. The program will also include a pawpaw fruit tasting.

To register for the workshop, go to this link:
https://www.kysu.edu/academics/college-ahnr/school-of-anr/pawpaw/2026-KSU-two-day-pawpaw-workshop.php

08/24/2026

Freshmen, it’s time to CHILL ON THE HILL! 💚💛

Join President Akakpo and his staff this Friday for a sweet break, good vibes, FREE blizzard ice cream and T-shirt for those in attendance.
Don’t miss out!

- Hume Hall, 2nd Level
- Friday, August 28
- 2:00–3:30 PM

08/24/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥. 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞.

The Thorobreds open the 2026 season Saturday with a Week Zero road matchup against SIAC rival Central State.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 29
⏰ 3 p.m.
📍 Wilberforce, Ohio