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KSU professor highlights wrestlers to kick off Black History Month

KSU professor highlights wrestlers to kick off Black History Month

February 1, 2023

In an effort to highlight little-known Black history facts, Āé¶¹Ö±²„ Associate Professor Dr. David Shabazz helped jumpstart Black History Month by discussing a novelty subject – Black Professional Wrestlers. Dr. Shabazz, associate professor of journalism and acting dean, appeared on the WTVQ-36 High Noon program to promote his new bookĀ Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions. The book highlights the achievements of B...

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Mighty Marching Thorobreds to be featured in NBOTB film ā€œThe Road to Houston: Preparing to Battleā€

Mighty Marching Thorobreds to be featured in NBOTB film ā€œThe Road to Houston: Preparing to Battleā€

January 31, 2023

The Mighty Marching Thorobreds are one of eight HBCU marching bands featured in the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) film ā€œThe Road to Houston: Preparing to Battle.ā€ The film provides fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band selection process, preparation and performances. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds traveled to Houston, Texas in August of 2022 and performed to a record-setting crowd of 55,000 fans in NRG Stadium.

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Inclement Weather: Campus Closure, Tuesday January 31

Inclement Weather: Campus Closure, Tuesday January 31

January 31, 2023

BRED Alert: When inclement weather occurs Āé¶¹Ö±²„ may cancel, delay or recommend early dismissals due to weather conditions. The health and safety of our community is of highest concern, and consequently we have closed the campus today, Tuesday, January 31. All events and activities for today will be rescheduled.Ā  The University community is advised to monitor weather conditions closely and be cautious as the we...

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Frankfort International Jazz Day celebration to air on PBS

Frankfort International Jazz Day celebration to air on PBS

January 31, 2023

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) will air live the ā€œInternational Jazz Celebration – Hope: Local to Globalā€ program online through Feb. 21. The concert, which was recorded and performed at the Grand Theatre in Frankfort, features Associate Professor of Music at Āé¶¹Ö±²„ Dr. Keith McCutchen. Since April 2011, Frankfort’s International Jazz Day has celebrated the various cultures and heritages that make up Jazz....

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