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CPE awards $4.3 million in Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund dollars to support student scholarships
July 24, 2025
CPE has awarded $4.3M to 28 postsecondary healthcare programs across Kentucky to provide training scholarships to over 200 Kentucky resident students. Read more >>
KY Virtual Library Honors Sister Judith Riney with annual Sheree Award
July 22, 2025
Sister Judith Nell Riney, the recently retired director of library services at Brescia University, is this year’s winner of KYVL's Sheree Award. Read more >>
Dr. Aaron Thompson wins James Bryant Conant Award from Education Commission of the States
July 11, 2025
Dr. Aaron Thompson, President of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), received the James Bryant Conant Award from ECS at the 2025 National Forum on Education Policy convening last evening. Read more >>
Kentucky leads the nation in retention and persistence rate gains
July 9, 2025
According to the NSC, Kentucky’s one-year gains in undergraduate persistence and retention were the highest in the nation from 2023 to 2024. Read more >>
Kentucky joins national initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for justice-impacted individuals
June 24, 2025
Kentucky was one of five states selected by SHEEO to participate in a one-year learning community to expand postsecondary opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Read more >>
Council on Postsecondary Education appoints new Dual Credit Advisory Council members
June 18, 2025
CPE has appointed six new members to Kentucky’s Dual Credit Advisory Council. Read more >>
KY colleges and universities increase enrollment and graduation rates
June 16, 2025
Public colleges and universities made significant gains in undergraduate enrollment and graduation rates, according to CPE's latest progress report. Read more >>
CPE board approves proposed tuition increases at EKU, Murray State and WKU
June 13, 2025
CPE approved a recommendation to raise undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for resident students at EKU, Murray State and WKU by $420 for the 2025-26 school year. Read more >>
Aerospace and aviation careers now highlighted on Futuriti.org
May 28, 2025
Kentuckians now have a new way to learn about the emerging high-demand careers within the Commonwealth’s aerospace and aviation industry. Futuriti.org, the state’s career exploration website. Read more >>
Dr. Aaron Thompson inducted into the Junior Achievement Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame
May 23, 2025
Dr. Aaron Thompson was inducted into the Junior Achievement Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame on May 22 at Keeneland Race Track. Business Hall of Fame laureates are recognized for their career achievements, community service and being a role model... Read more >>
New statewide “I’m IN” PSA features Kentucky students and inspires futures
May 15, 2025
In celebration of 25 years of student success through the GEAR UP program, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has launched the new “I’m IN!” public service announcement (PSA), featuring Kentucky high school seniors. Read more >>
Kentucky Advising Academy awards grants up to $10,000 to six schools to support postsecondary advising
May 14, 2025
Six Kentucky K-12 public high schools and area technology centers were named the recipients of grants to support postsecondary readiness advising. Read more >>
Last Updated 4/7/2023