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Dr. Aaron Thompson inducted into the Junior Achievement Bluegrass Business Fall of Fame
May 23, 2025
Dr. Aaron Thompson was inducted into the Junior Achievement Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame on May 22 at Keeneland Race Track. Business Hall of Fame laureates are recognized for their career achievements, community service and being a role model... Read more >>

New statewide “I’m IN” PSA features Kentucky students and inspires futures
May 15, 2025
In celebration of 25 years of student success through the GEAR UP program, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has launched the new “I’m IN!” public service announcement (PSA), featuring Kentucky high school seniors. Read more >>

Kentucky Advising Academy awards grants up to $10,000 to six schools to support postsecondary advising
May 14, 2025
Six Kentucky K-12 public high schools and area technology centers were named the recipients of grants to support postsecondary readiness advising. Read more >>

Kentucky celebrates 25 years of GEAR UP and #GEARUPworks Day
May 1, 2025
On May 1, the Commonwealth of Kentucky proudly recognized #GEARUPworks Day, as officially proclaimed by Governor Andy Beshear, in celebration of 25 years of GEAR UP’s impact. Read more >>

New issue brief recommends strategies to re-enroll adults with some college but no credential
April 30, 2025
A new issue brief by Ithaka S+R explores why an estimated 557,000 Kentuckians with some college credit but no degree have not re-enrolled in postsecondary education. Read more >>
Last Updated: 7/3/2024