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CPE, public universities develop statewide strategic priorities to support student mental health

March 13, 2025
KYSSC, an initiative of CPE, recently released a statewide strategy in consultation with JED to address growing mental health challenges on Kentucky campuses. Read more >>

16 higher education professionals selected for CPE’s Academic Leadership Development Institute

16 higher education professionals selected for CPE’s Academic Leadership Development Institute

March 6, 2025
Sixteen faculty and professional staff members from public universities and community and technical colleges across Kentucky were selected to participate in the 2025 ALDI cohort. Read more >>

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Postsecondary degrees and credentials up 6.4% over previous year

February 27, 2025
Kentucky’s public and private colleges and universities conferred a total of 89,313 degrees and credentials in academic year (AY) 2023-24, up 6.4 percent from the previous year. Read more >>

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education develops new tools to help students prepare for college and careers

February 25, 2025
With just over half of Kentucky’s high school graduates going directly to college, CPE's KAA has developed new tools to help students explore college and career options as early as middle school. Read more >>

Kentucky undergraduate enrollment increases across all sectors and student populations

Kentucky undergraduate enrollment increases across all sectors and student populations

February 18, 2025
From fall 2023 to fall 2024, Kentucky experienced strong growth in undergraduate enrollment, rebounding above pre-pandemic levels. Read more >>

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