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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 >>
Council to pursue Common App as Kentucky’s statewide college application provider
September 28, 2026
CPE has approved pursuing Common App as the statewide platform to meet the requirements of House Bill 307, the My Kentucky Future Act. Read more >>
CPE report: Childcare barriers are more than a workforce issue
September 24, 2026
A new report finds that childcare access and affordability remain significant barriers keeping an estimated 375,000 adult Kentuckians who are also parents from enrolling in and completing postsecondary education Read more >>
Veteran Spotlight: Silas Session - Leading a lifetime of service
September 9, 2026
A retired Army Field Artillery Major with over 50 months of combat experience, Dr. Silas Session has spent his post-military career working in Academic Affairs for the Council on Postsecondary Education, followed by a role as Director of Military... Read more >>
From the classroom to the workplace: Kentucky leaders share lessons on work-based learning
August 27, 2026
Students learn best about careers when they have opportunities to experience them firsthand. Recognizing the value of these experiences, CPE is working to expand and strengthen work-based learning opportunities across the state. Read more >>
Last Updated: 7/17/2026