Newsroom
Latest Stories
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 >>
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 >>
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
June 18, 2025
CPE has appointed six new members to Kentucky’s Dual Credit Advisory Council. Read more >>
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 >>
Last Updated: 6/18/2025