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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 >>

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Council on Postsecondary Education accepting proposals for grants to support summer bridge programs

February 23, 2024
CPE is accepting proposals from Kentucky public and AIKCU institutions for seed grants to support summer bridge programs. Read more >>

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Kentucky Advising Academy awards mini-grants to 17 schools to support workforce readiness and advising

February 8, 2024
KAA recently awarded mini-grants reimbursable up to $5,000 to 17 Kentucky K-12 public schools and area technology centers to support postsecondary readiness advising. Read more >>

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Kentucky has the highest overall enrollment gains in the U.S.

January 4, 2024
Recently released data from the National Student Clearinghouse indicate Kentucky had the highest fall-to-fall total enrollment gains in the nation this year. Read more >>

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CPE board member appointed to the Kentucky Antisemitism Task Force

December 22, 2023
Dr. Muhammad Babar, Council member and an attending physician at St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and the medical director at six other healthcare and rehab centers, is one of 18 members of the task force appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear. Read more >>

Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson on Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal

Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson on Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal

December 22, 2023
CPE is grateful to the Governor for his proposed budget for higher education. Read more >>

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Kentucky Student Success Collaborative receives grant to increase student basic needs support

December 18, 2023
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from ECMC Foundation to address issues such as childcare and food/housing insecurity. Read more >>

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CPE receives Complete College America’s highest honor for innovation and commitment to educational attainment

December 13, 2023
CPE received CCA's highest honor, the Stan Jones Legacy Award at Future Ready, CCA’s 2023 annual convening in Las Vegas. Read more >>

Last Updated 4/7/2023