first African-American varsity football player at the University of Wisconsin. Exum was hired as head of KSU's Physical Education department in 1949, and later made head of the Athletics department. He then became manager of the United States Track and Field teams at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. Exum retired from KSU in 1980.
== Mighty Marching Thorobreds ==
Kentucky State University's marching band is named the Mighty Marching Thorobreds (MMT). MMT is one of the largest student organizations on campus with over 200 members. MMT has several notable performances including the Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta and the National Battle of the Bands in Houston. MMT is accompanied by the K-Rettes danceline and Silk Flag Corps.
== Notable alumni ==
== Notable faculty ==
Wilfred Reilly, contemporary professor and published author
Frederick C. Tillis, educator, professor, musician
== Notes ==
== References ==
== Further reading ==
Hardin, John A. The Pursuit of Excellence: Kentucky State University, …
