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KSU’s Turbulent Turnaround | Lexington News
Kentucky State University, the nation’s first state-supported HBCU, is in turmoil as Senate Bill 185 reshapes its finances amid longstanding budget woes — sparking lawsuits, gubernatorial doubts, and a bitter standoff between alumni and leadership. Despite fierce criticism from the National Alumni Association, who voted against him, President Dr. Akapko’s contract was renewed for three more years, signaling faith in his turnaround plan. He admits the road ahead is tough, but vows to collaborate with critics to fix systemic issues dating back before his tenure — including federal funding risks…
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