Kentucky State University

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Kentucky State University

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Historically black university, founded 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons. It was desegregated in 1954 and became a university in 1972.

Location:
Frankfort, KY

Founding Date:
1886

Motto:
Enter to Learn, Exit to Serve

Team:
Thorobreds

Enrollment:
2350

Official Website:
http://www.kysu.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Tom Colbert Judge 30-Dec-1949 Justice, Oklahoma Supreme Court

John Merritt Football 26-Jan-1926 13-Dec-1983 Tennessee Football Coach, 1963-83

ADMINISTRATORS AND TRUSTEES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Louie B. Nunn Politician 8-Mar-1924 29-Jan-2004 Governor of Kentucky, 1967-71

COACHES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Bill Willis Football 5-Oct-1921 27-Nov-2007 Cleveland Browns, NFL Hall of Famer

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