Aaron Thompson: As fall semester begins statewide, student responsibility crucial to campus health
As the fall semester kicks off at colleges and universities across Kentucky, there is still much uncertainty. The spread of…
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CPE president applauds mask requirements; NKU reinforces campus health messages with ‘Norse Nine’
President Aaron Thompson, head of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, is praising the widespread efforts on campuses to protect…
CPE report predicts strong 10-year growth in health care sector; degree production on pace to meet demand
A new report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) shows that jobs in health care are expected to…
CPE approves historically low tuition increases for 2020-21; rates a financial win for students
In a financial win for students, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education finalized tuition rates for public universities, preserving college…
CPE projects $144M impact on campuses from COVID-19; schools adapting with innovation
New estimates from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) show that COVID-19 has inflicted a staggering financial toll on…
NKU among five state universities to forgo tuition hikes in effort to maintain college affordability
Students at five Kentucky universities will not face any tuition hikes this fall under plans approved Friday by the state…
Experienced policy leader Amanda Ellis to head P-20 programs at Council on Postsecondary Education
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced that Amanda Ellis, a former teacher and accomplished leader in state education policy,…
Local public libraries to get free access to Kentucky Virtual Library; CPE partners with KDLA to fund effort
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) announced a partnership Thursday…
Kentucky campuses lead charge on employability; 13 programs certified for integrating essential job skills
Kentucky colleges and universities are helping shape an innovative effort to prepare graduates for careers and strengthen the nexus between…
Education officials urge students to apply for federal financial aid amid decline caused by COVID-19
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Prichard Committee for Academic…
Aaron Thompson: Amid the uncertainty, Class of 2020, you’ll be better off with a college degree
As the head of public higher education in Kentucky, I’m usually asked to deliver at least one commencement address each…
Council on Postsecondary Education study shows growing demand for engineers in Kentucky
Offering more evidence that higher education matters, the benefits of an engineering degree will continue to climb in Kentucky over…
Two years early, Kentucky’s public universities hit key targets on STEM+H bachelor’s degrees
Kentucky’s public universities chalked up another win for workforce readiness in 2018-19, surpassing a major milestone for bachelor’s degrees in…
CPE seeks students for higher education advisory group; panel to provide insight for policy leaders
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is seeking a diverse group of students to serve on a new advisory…
CPE’s statewide diversity plan driving Kentucky campuses to narrow achievement gap
In a testament to Kentucky’s statewide diversity plan for higher education, colleges and universities across the commonwealth made important strides…
CPE makes Kentucky Virtual Library available to all Kentucky students, educators for at-home learning
Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced today that all K-12 students and teachers…
Statement from CPE President Aaron Thompson on higher education’s response to COVID-19
By Aaron Thompson Council on Postsecondary Education In light of the threat from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), now a national…
Aaron Thompson: Black History Month is urgent reminder to close Kentucky’s achievement gaps
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month because of the efforts of a Berea College graduate, Carter G. Woodson. Woodson…
Hebron’s Ben Brandstetter named chair of Council on Postsecondary Education; Kim Halbauer vice chair
Ben Brandstetter, of Hebron, is the new chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Kimberley Halbauer, of Fort Thomas,…
Council on Postsecondary Education report: College still pays in Kentucky, for individuals and state
A new report issued by the Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college still pays for those who earn postsecondary…
New Council on Postsecondary Education data report assesses college outcomes by county
The newest addition to the Council on Postsecondary Education’s Data Center is an interactive tool that evaluates the success of…
Number of college degrees, credentials reaches record high, reports CPE; enrollment declines slightly
The Council on Postsecondary Education announced on Monday that Kentucky’s public and private colleges and universities conferred a record number…