Infographics
Each week, the Council distributes an infographic as part of our "KY Higher Ed Matters"
campaign. Follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our News Clips to view upcoming items.
(View the archives: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019.)
July 10, 2025 - Completion rates of KCTCS transfer students attending four-year public
institutions needs improvement
July 3, 2025 - FAFSA completion by Kentucky high school seniors back on track after
issues associated with federal rollout
June 26, 2025 - About half of faculty and staff report mental and emtional health
struggles, but say student needs come first
June 19, 2025 - Limited peer interaction among fully-remote community college students
may prevent development of essential (workplace) skills
June 12, 2025 - GEAR UP Kentucky graduates outpace statewide low-income college-going
rates by 7+ points every year since 2011
June 5, 2025 - More students earning multiple credentials in an academic year
May 22, 2025 - More than half of college students have reconsidered their career choice
by graduation; over a third graduate without a career selected
May 15, 2025 - Hispanic students face highest stop-out risk; emotional, mental health
drive decisions for all students
May 8, 2025 - While most instructors excel at teaching hybrid courses, alignment of
policies and practices is needed
May 1, 2025 - After a six-year decline, Kentucky's in-state college-going rate slowly
inching back up
April 24, 2025 - Students three times more likely to avoid selective college programs
due to fear of rejection rather than eligibility concerns
April 10, 2025 - Percentage of Kentucky students graduating with debt from public
institutions declines over the last five years
March 26, 2025 - Minority students more likely to view higher education as a gateway
to better jobs, earnings
March 13, 2025 - Rural Gen Zers less likely to perceive good jobs, education/training
opportunities in their area
March 6, 2025 - Compared to their peers, former foster youth more likely to struggle
meeting basic needs while in college
Feb. 27, 2025 - Kentucky degree and credential production up 16.8% since AY2019
Feb. 20, 2025 - Low-income student enrollment recovers from pandemic lows, but progress
among student populations varies
Feb. 13, 2025 - Lack of sense of belonging, inclusion may be affecting mental health
of students attending Kentucky's campuses
Feb. 6, 2025 - Overall, only one out of three transfer students receives assistance
with the transfer application process
Jan. 30, 2025 - Majority of employers report they are open to hiring college graduates
with majors outside their specific industries
Jan. 23, 2025 - Kentucky employers report high school graduates are prepared academically,
but lack critical workforce, employability skills
Jan. 16, 2025 - Kentucky third in nation for growth of financial aid as a percentage
of state education appropriations; over four times the national average
Jan. 9, 2025 - Kentucky second in the nation for annual improvement of six-year completion
rates
Last Updated: 7/9/2025