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Now is the time for innovation in higher education
June 10, 2022
CPE President Aaron Thompson shares his thoughts on why now is the time for Kentucky to take longer strides toward boosting educational attainment. Read more >>
CPE associate vice president joins the Kentucky ACT Council
June 8, 2022
Rick W. Smith Sr., associate vice president of workforce and economic development, has been appointed to the Kentucky ACT Council. Read more >>
Faculty and staff from 20 Kentucky campuses participating in Academic Leadership Academy
June 6, 2022
CPE announced 68 faculty and staff representing 20 colleges and universities across the commonwealth are participating in Bluegrass Tomorrow’s 2022 Academic Leadership Academy. Read more >>
Report shows college certificates significantly increase earnings, employment
May 26, 2022
According to a recent report by the UK Martin School and CPE, those with STEM, health care and skilled trades certificates see the highest earnings growth. Read more >>
Council names members of 2022 Academic Leadership Development Institute
May 17, 2022
CPE announced the fourth cadre of its Academic Leadership Development Institute (ALDI) program, which aims to prepare minority faculty and staff members for leadership roles in Kentucky higher education. Read more >>
Tune in! CPE launches podcasts on higher education issues, student advising
May 16, 2022
CPE is pleased to announce the launch of two podcasts—Higher Education Matters, featuring a wide range of topics both in higher education and its intersection with workforce development, and Well Advised, focused on timely advising topics for K-12... Read more >>
President’s Message: Advocacy Matters
May 3, 2022
The state biennial budget’s game-changing investment in our colleges and universities is a testament to the passion of advocates working behind the scenes to make the case for the value of higher education. Here at CPE, we’ve led that charge... Read more >>
CPE approves $17.5 million disbursement to KSU
May 3, 2022
At its April 15 meeting, CPE took action to address financial instability at Kentucky State University as specified in HB 250. Topping the list was approval of KSU’s request for a disbursement of $17.5 million to address the current year budget... Read more >>
Student panel discusses the value of mentorship, holistic supports
May 3, 2022
Student success is about more than enrollment numbers, graduation rates and GPAs—it requires going beyond academics to support the physical, emotional and logistical needs of students. That was the message a panel of college students delivered... Read more >>
New state budget makes historic investment in higher education
May 3, 2022
The state’s landmark biennial budget, passed in April, makes the largest investment in higher education Kentucky has seen in decades. We broke down where the money is going, from performance funding to research support to building updates and new... Read more >>
Legislative session closes with new higher education bills in the books
May 2, 2022
The 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned April 14, and CPE has been tracking the bills that impact postsecondary education. Read our quick guide to the legislation that will affect you. Read more >>
Aaron Thompson named to Modern Healthcare’s Excellence in Governance Class of 2022
April 18, 2022
Baptist Health announced Aaron Thompson, who also serves as chair of the Baptist Health System Board of Directors, is among the 2022 class of Modern Healthcare’s Excellence in Governance award. Read more >>
Last Updated 4/7/2023