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CPE study shows more Kentucky students graduating without debt

May 14, 2024
According to a new CPE report more students are completing an undergraduate credential debt free, and of those with debt, amounts have declined. Read more >>

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CPE President Aaron Thompson received award from the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education

May 1, 2024
CPE president Dr. Aaron Thompson recently received the Wendell Thomas Award from the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE) at their recent annual conference. Read more >>

Council on Postsecondary Education partnering with Ithaka S+R to improve adult learner re-enrollment

Council on Postsecondary Education partnering with Ithaka S+R to improve adult learner re-enrollment

April 25, 2024
CPE is collaborating with Ithaka S+R, a non-profit educational research and consulting organization, to identify and reduce barriers that prevent adults from completing a postsecondary education Read more >>

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GEAR UP Kentucky honors students, outstanding educators of the year

April 22, 2024
GEAR UP Kentucky (GUK) recognized its students and outstanding educators of the year during the GEAR UP Kentucky Institute for a College-Going Culture. Read more >>

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Council on Postsecondary Education to host event focused on increasing mental, behavioral health workforce

April 12, 2024
CPE will host the 2024 Career Ladders in Mental and Behavioral Health (CLIMB-Health) Convening on May 14 at The Campbell House in Lexington, Kentucky. Read more >>

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Council on Postsecondary Education receives awards for innovation and transfer outcomes

April 11, 2024
CPE received the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) Scaling for Change Award for its work developing the nation’s first statewide scholarship for displaced individuals. Read more >>

Council on Postsecondary Education releases data showing growth in enrollment and credential production

Council on Postsecondary Education releases data showing growth in enrollment and credential production

April 1, 2024
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) heard promising news about enrollment and credential production during its business meeting on March 28 in Frankfort. Read more >>

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Intern Spotlight: Palmer McNeal

March 25, 2024
Learn about CPE's intern Palmer McNeal and her work for the workforce development unit. Read more >>

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education president received the Betty and David Jones, Sr. Legacy Award from Simmons College of Kentucky

March 5, 2024
CPE's President Aaron Thompson received the Betty and David Jones, Sr. Legacy Award from Simmons College of Kentucky during its Transform Louisville breakfast at Louisville Central Community Center. Read more >>

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced as winner of The Great Admissions Redesign Challenge

February 29, 2024
CPE one of just seven organizations awarded in national competition to transform how students get into college. Read more >>

Six organizations recognized for collaboration during Student Success Summit

Six organizations recognized for collaboration during Student Success Summit

February 27, 2024
Three Kentucky campuses, two government agencies and one philanthropic organization were recipients of awards at the Council's 2024 Kentucky Student Success Summit. Read more >>

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Kentucky higher education system partners with The Jed Foundation to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention for students, staff and faculty

February 26, 2024
The JED Foundation announced a new initiative aims to protect emotional health, prevent suicide and strengthen connectedness across select Kentucky college campuses and communities statewide. Read more >>

Last Updated 4/7/2023