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Upcoming webinar to launch new dual credit toolkit for Kentucky educators
April 18, 2023
Register now to learn about the new toolkit that provides information about dual credit and other early postsecondary programs, state policy and the new dual credit attainment goal. Read more >>
CPE’s Aaron Thompson receives 2023 Smith-Wilson Award for Civil and Human Rights in Education
April 13, 2023
President Aaron Thompson has received the 2023 Lucy Harth Smith-Atwood S. Wilson Award for Civil and Human Rights in Education from the Kentucky Education Association. Read more >>
CPE updates Dual Credit Policy, establishes Dual Credit Attainment Goal
April 11, 2023
Dual credit participation in Kentucky is growing by leaps and bounds, but more can be done. Learn about the Council’s new Dual Credit Attainment Goal and the policy changes to make this program more effective. Read more >>
President's Message: College affordability is key to Kentucky’s economic future
April 11, 2023
Student loans now comprise the largest chunk of U.S. non-housing debt. Learn what the Council is doing to make college more affordable. Read more >>
GEAR UP Kentucky names Students of the Year in its 12 school districts
April 5, 2023
Twelve Kentucky high school students were recognized outstanding GUK students who consistently demonstrate positive leadership at school, in GEAR UP activities and amongst their peers Read more >>
CPE approves tuition ceilings, updates Dual Credit Policy and KSU Management Plan
March 31, 2023
CPE approved tuition and mandatory fee ceilings at public colleges and universities for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years at its March meeting. Read more >>
Kentucky Advising Academy launches online toolkit for college advising
March 27, 2023
KAA launched a first-of-its-kind online resource for postsecondary advisors. The College and Career Advising Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of tools, information and resources, which will serve as a hub for advisors across the commonwealth. Read more >>
New report shows popularity of trade programs, computer science, healthcare on the rise among college students in Kentucky
March 14, 2023
CPE has released the Degrees by Program report, which shows that undergraduate credentials in the trades, computer science, and healthcare are growing in the state. Read more >>
CPE awards $1.2 million in campus grants for summer bridge programs
March 13, 2023
CPE announced the third round of funding for summer bridge programs at Kentucky colleges and universities. Twenty-three campuses will receive grants of up to $50,000 focused on improving college preparation and retention of students. Read more >>
CPE launches statewide transfer strategy to boost student success
March 13, 2023
CPE’s Statewide Vision for Transfer Student Success outlines strategies to make the transfer experience between Kentucky higher education institutions more transparent and efficient. Read more >>
President’s Message: Mental health key to student success
March 9, 2023
An astounding 76% of college students surveyed by Lumina in 2022 said they considered stopping college due to emotional stress. Find out what we are doing to battle the mental health crisis on campuses. Read more >>
Student Success Summit turns ideas into action
March 9, 2023
Campus presidents, provosts, deans, faculty, staff, board members and leaders from national foundations heard from keynote speakers and convened in small groups to discuss strategies to support student success last month on UK’s campus. Read more >>
Last Updated 4/7/2023