Kentucky State University supporters gathered this past week in the state capitol rotunda, honoring the University's legacy and touting its good works.
Alumni, students, legislators, community members and supporters showed up en masse for the event.
"We are elated by the support shown today to our students," Kentucky State University Acting President Clara Ross Stamps said. "The diversity and quantity of the supporters who came out today speak volumes about the work of Kentucky State University."
Legislators introduced Senate Resolution 110 to the Senate floor, honoring the legacy of Kentucky State University and the impact its alumni have had on the Commonwealth. Franklin County Judge/Executive Huston Wells presented a resolution calling upon members of the Kentucky General Assembly to include funding for Kentucky State as recommended by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education in its final budget.
Kentucky State University administrators and alumni were honored, recognized and granted access to the floor.
Legislators from across the Commonwealth recognized the importance of Kentucky State University and expressed their support of its 135-year legacy.
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