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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 >>
Dr. Aaron Thompson wins prestigious award from East Kentucky Leadership Foundation (EKLF)
April 25, 2025
Dr. Aaron Thompson, CPE president, received a 2025 EKLF leadership award for Eastern Kentucky natives whose public service contributes to the betterment of the region. Read more >>
CPE board approves tuition and mandatory fee ceilings for 2025-26 and 2026-27
April 18, 2025
CPE's board approved a recommendation to limit increases in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for resident students in 2025-26 and 2026-27 Read more >>
Kentucky students and educators honored at final GEAR UP Kentucky Institute
April 17, 2025
At its annual institute, GEAR UP Kentucky recognized 12 students and 12 faculty for their accomplishments. Read more >>
CPE receives $489K to fund recovery resource centers on Kentucky campuses
April 10, 2025
CPE received a $488,676 grant from Kentucky’s Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to fund Collegiate Recovery Resource Centers (CRRCs) on up to five college campuses. Read more >>
State’s educational attainment rate edges closer to 2030 goal
April 7, 2025
The percentage of working-age Kentuckians with a postsecondary certificate or degree has risen to 56.2 percent, according to a CPE analysis. Read more >>
CPE, campuses launch new initiative to expand credit for prior learning
April 1, 2025
The KYSSC has launched a year-long initiative to encourage colleges and universities to award academic credit for knowledge gained through work, military or life experiences. Read more >>
New CPE report shows undergraduate debt levels trending downward
March 27, 2025
According to a new CPE report, the average student loan balance of public two- and four-year graduates has fallen 32.9% over the last five years. Read more >>
CPE, public universities develop statewide strategic priorities to support student mental health
March 13, 2025
KYSSC, an initiative of CPE, recently released a statewide strategy in consultation with JED to address growing mental health challenges on Kentucky campuses. Read more >>
16 higher education professionals selected for CPE’s Academic Leadership Development Institute
March 6, 2025
Sixteen faculty and professional staff members from public universities and community and technical colleges across Kentucky were selected to participate in the 2025 ALDI cohort. Read more >>
Postsecondary degrees and credentials up 6.4% over previous year
February 27, 2025
Kentucky’s public and private colleges and universities conferred a total of 89,313 degrees and credentials in academic year (AY) 2023-24, up 6.4 percent from the previous year. Read more >>
Last Updated 4/7/2023