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Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson on House Budget
January 21, 2022
The biennial budget passed in the House demonstrates Kentucky lawmakers’ continued dedication to higher education and workforce development in the commonwealth. Read more >>
Council on Postsecondary Education certifies its first cultural competency program
January 19, 2022
CPE awarded its first cultural competency credential certification to Western Kentucky University’s Inclusive Teaching Academy on Jan. 19. The certification process reviews and certifies programs aimed at developing well-defined cultural competencies... Read more >>
Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson
January 13, 2022
We are grateful to both Gov. Beshear and the House for confirming that now, more than ever, higher education matters. Read more >>
Kentucky campuses provide aid, resources to those impacted by severe storms
December 15, 2021
Following the tornado outbreak that ripped through Kentucky over the weekend, causing destruction and loss of life, the higher education community rallied to meet the needs of storm victims. Read more >>
Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson
December 9, 2021
Read President Thompson's statement regarding the resignation of UofL President Neeli Bendapudi. Read more >>
President’s Message: Celebrating our successes, looking to the future
December 7, 2021
In 2021 we found innovative ways to demonstrate that higher education matters, that it has a positive return on investment and that it is key to the health of Kentucky’s economy—and the message is resonating. Read more >>
Education experts to bring ‘employability skills’ to Kentucky college classrooms
November 29, 2021
Experts from colleges and universities across the state will work to ensure curricula include essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration and quantitative reasoning. Read more >>
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, CPE brief shows Kentucky is on track to reach higher education goals
November 19, 2021
A new CPE brief shows the number of degrees and credentials awarded
remained steady during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more >>
Certification program aims to help Kentucky colleges train a culturally competent workforce
November 18, 2021
CPE has launched a new process to review and certify cultural competency credential programs offered by Kentucky colleges and universities. Read more >>
President’s Message: Inclusion is key to strengthening the workforce
November 16, 2021
To reach the state’s goals for higher education, the system must meet the needs of every demographic of students. To that end, we’re closing achievement gaps with targeted supports for students and campuses and working to ensure KSU, our only... Read more >>
GO!vember campaign offers resources to students, parents on applying to college and financial aid
November 8, 2021
GEAR UP Kentucky, CPE and KHEAA launched the GO!vember campaign earlier this month. The campaign engaged partners across the Commonwealth to promote resources on applying to college and financial aid. Read more >>
Higher ed budget request prioritizes affordability, facilities preservation
November 5, 2021
The Council’s 2022-2024 biennial budget request for public colleges and universities includes funds for a 10% increase in operating funds for performance funding, pension relief for six institutions, and $700 million in capital investment for the... Read more >>
Last Updated 4/7/2023