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*Students and alumni got a few revisions to the bill. It passed both houses



04/01/26

Lawmakers pass Kentucky State University makeover after some changes are made to bill • Kentucky Lantern

Kentucky House approves a bill to transition Kentucky State University into a polytechnic institution after making changes meant to honor its legacy.

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04/17/26

What’s next for Kentucky State? Board chair eager to revamp academics, protect students • Kentucky Lantern

A bill that Kentucky State University leaders hope forges a new path for the state’s historically Black public university has been signed into law. Now Kentucky State’s governing board has until June 1 to recommend which academic programs will survive and which will be closed or substantively...

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