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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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Event
Career Development Officers Convening
Upcoming Meetings
- June 8
- June 11
- June 12
Legislative Review
CPE is accepting comments on 16 KAR 2:140. Research consortiums
Kentucky By the Numbers
- 8Public Universities
- 61%Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 54K+Degrees Awarded in AY25
- 16Community and Technical Colleges
- 51%Three-Year Graduation Rate
- 44KCredentials Awarded in AY25
Kentucky's Progress to the 60x30 Goal
Educational Attainment of Kentucky Adults (2023)
Changes in the Number of Kentucky Credential Holders
Our President
"I believe that higher education unlocks the human potential, that college gives us the time and opportunity to explore our interests, to train for a career that challenges and inspires us. And it gives us a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life."
As a first-generation college student from rural Clay County, Kentucky, President Aaron Thompson experienced first-hand the transformative power of a college credential. Learn more about President Thompson >>
Kentucky's Strategic Agenda for Postsecondary Education
The strategic agenda serves as a blueprint to meet Kentucky’s educational attainment goal—to raise the percentage of Kentuckians with a postsecondary degree or certificate to 60% by the year 2030. It identifies five strategic priorities for higher education that will guide innovation and improvement through 2030. Learn more about the strategic agenda >>
- Transitions
- Affordability
- Success
- Talent
- Value
Making Higher Education Matter to Kentucky
Higher Education Matters, a statewide public awareness campaign in collaboration with Kentucky’s colleges and universities, is about promoting college going and elevating the importance of higher education to Kentucky’s residents and economy. Check out the website at KYHigherEDMatters.org for student resources, links to campuses, and marketing resources for our ambassadors.
Why Higher Ed Matters
Earnings: College graduates earn more and are less likely to be unemployed and rely on public
assistance.
Health: College graduates are more likely to have access to better healthcare, exercise and
enjoy better health.
Civic Responsibility: College graduates are more likely to vote, donate to charity and be civically engaged.
Literacy: College graduates are more likely to read to their children and be more supportive
of their education overall.
Employment: College graduates are more likely to find jobs and stay employed, even in a down
economy.
Economy: The state gains more from college graduates through higher earnings and less dependence
on public assistance.