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Dr. Aaron Thompson wins James Bryant Conant Award from Education Commission of the States

July 11, 2025
Dr. Aaron Thompson, President of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), received the James Bryant Conant Award from ECS at the 2025 National Forum on Education Policy convening last evening. Read more >>

Graduates

Kentucky leads the nation in retention and persistence rate gains

July 9, 2025
According to the NSC, Kentucky’s one-year gains in undergraduate persistence and retention were the highest in the nation from 2023 to 2024. Read more >>

Prison education program

Kentucky joins national initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for justice-impacted individuals

June 24, 2025
Kentucky was one of five states selected by SHEEO to participate in a one-year learning community to expand postsecondary opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Read more >>

Council on Postsecondary Education appoints new Dual Credit Advisory Council members

Council on Postsecondary Education appoints new Dual Credit Advisory Council members

June 18, 2025
CPE has appointed six new members to Kentucky’s Dual Credit Advisory Council. Read more >>

Graduates

KY colleges and universities increase enrollment and graduation rates

June 16, 2025
Public colleges and universities made significant gains in undergraduate enrollment and graduation rates, according to CPE's latest progress report. Read more >>

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Last Updated: 6/18/2025