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Kentucky colleges and universities make history with most degrees and credentials awarded in a single year
October 13, 2026
Kentucky's colleges and universities awarded 98,347 degrees and credentials in 2025-26, the most in state history, according to the 2025-26 Degrees Report released today. Read more >>
Veteran Spotlight - Angela Ash: A Lifelong Love of Learning
October 7, 2026
Our Veteran Spotlight series continues this month with Dr. Angela L. Ash, who is a professor of history, the History Coordinator, and the Hager Scholars Program Coordinator at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Read more >>
Five longtime regents honored for a decade of service at 2026 Trusteeship Conference
October 5, 2026
CPE honored five longtime board members on Sept. 29 at its 2026 Trusteeship Conference in Owensboro. Read more >>
Making Dual Credit Work for More Students: A Conversation with CPE’s Robin Hebert
September 30, 2026
Dual credit programs in Kentucky are growing, but what are some of the issues the state is still grappling with? Robin Hebert provides some insight into Kentucky’s dual credit progress and areas to improve. Read more >>
CPE President: As Kentucky's high school classes shrink, colleges must prove their value and enroll a larger share
September 29, 2026
Kentucky's colleges and universities must increase the value of a postsecondary credential and make that value more visible to students and employers, President Aaron Thompson told trustees, regents and campus leaders. He warned that a shrinking... Read more >>
Last Updated: 7/17/2026