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Kentucky Advising Academy releases new tool to strengthen college and career planning in schools

May 27, 2026
KAA has launched a new multi-grade advising tool designed to help educators support students in earlier, more intentional planning for college and careers. Read more >>

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Meet Our New Intern: Natalie Gross

May 26, 2026
Meet Natalie Gross, one of our new interns in the Data & Advanced Analytics Unit. Natalie recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in public policy. Read more >>

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Kentucky colleges and universities showing progress toward statewide agenda for higher education

May 13, 2026
Compared to previous years, Kentucky's students are more likely to graduate on time and pursue upper-level credentials, and fewer are borrowing to pay for college, according to CPE's new report and data dashboard. Read more >>

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Kentucky Virtual Library now offering enhanced college and career test preparation resources

May 6, 2026
KYVL has expanded its contract with EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) to provide statewide access to LearningExpress Library Complete and FinancialFit. Read more >>

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New CPE report finds dual credit increases the likelihood of postsecondary enrollment

April 21, 2026
According to a new CPE report, the likelihood of dual credit participants enrolling in college directly after high school is 72%. Read more >>

University student leaders eager to spread the word about the value of higher education

University student leaders eager to spread the word about the value of higher education

April 2, 2026
Kentucky’s university student leaders are working together to share a strong message about the value of higher education and the opportunities it creates for students across the Commonwealth. Read more >>

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CPE recognizes faculty and staff from three Kentucky colleges for excellence in student-focused efforts

March 27, 2026
Faculty and staff from EKU, Bellarmine University, and ECTC have been recognized for their dedication to student success by the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, a unit of CPE. Read more >>

CPE board approves additional budget request for new osteopathic medicine program at EKU

CPE board approves additional budget request for new osteopathic medicine program at EKU

March 16, 2026
CPE's board approved an appropriation request of $50 million to the General Assembly for EKU to stand up a new doctoral program in osteopathic medicine. Read more >>

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New Futuriti.org homepage makes it easier for Kentuckians to find their futures

March 5, 2026
Futuriti's new home page allows visitors to select who they are to narrow down what they’re looking for on the site. Read more >>

Kentucky undergraduate enrollment continues to grow, outpacing national trends

Kentucky undergraduate enrollment continues to grow, outpacing national trends

February 23, 2026
From Fall 2024 to Fall 2025, Kentucky continued its strong enrollment growth after the pandemic. Read more >>

CPE Board approves new veterinary program at Murray State University

CPE Board approves new veterinary program at Murray State University

January 30, 2026
CPE approved a new doctoral program in veterinary medicine at Murray State University. Once accredited, Murray will be the first veterinary program offered at a Kentucky public university. Read more >>

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CPE: 6 out of 10 Kentucky college students are graduating debt-free

January 29, 2026
Six out of 10 Kentucky undergraduate students are now graduating debt-free, according to a new report by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). This is up from 2019-20, when four out of 10 students were graduating debt-free. Read more >>

Last Updated 4/7/2023