KSU Celebrates 140 Years with New Logo | Lexington News

Kentucky State University turns 140 with a bold new logo and a year-long celebration kicking off October 11 — the day classes began in 1887 with just three teachers and 55 students. The green-and-gold design nods to historic Jackson Hall and comes with strict style rules: no stretching, rotating, or color changes without approval. Everyone from offices to vendors must request permission before using it — even on merchandise. President Koffi C. Akakpo says the milestone honors those who built the institution and reaffirms its mission to serve students, communities, and Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, KSU remains Kentucky’s only public HBCU, evolving from teacher training to offering diverse programs in agriculture, public service, and more — all while keeping its visual legacy intact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cb804e712f9e5ed