Aerospace and aviation careers in state now highlighted on Futuriti.org — includes nearly 40 companies
Kentuckians now have a new way to learn about the emerging high-demand careers within the Commonwealth’s aerospace and aviation industry….
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CPE, colleges and universities launch new initiative to expand credit for prior learning
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, has launched a year-long initiative to…
CPE board hears report citing 6.4% increases in total degrees, credentials awarded
Total degrees and credentials awarded by Kentucky public and private institutions in 2023-24 increased 6.4% over the previous year, according…
Council on Postsecondary Education approves two new STEM programs at NKU, elects leadership
The Council on Postsecondary Education re-elected Madison Silvert as chair and Eric Farris as vice chair at its January meeting….
New CPE report focuses on strategies to assist Kentucky’s students in meeting basic needs
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), an initiative of the Council on Postsecondary Education, today released the report, “Kentucky’s Strategy…
Covington sophomore DonYale Artis among 12 named ’22-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of Year
GEAR UP Kentucky has announced the names of the 12 students selected as 2022-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of the…
Council on Postsecondary Education names fifth cadre of minority faculty, staff for leadership training
The Council on Postsecondary Education announced the fifth cadre of its Academic Leadership Development Institute (ALDI) program, which aims to…
CPE report shows college certificates significantly increased earnings and employment potential
A new report released by the Council on Postsecondary Education has good news for those with a record of employment…
CPE launches new certification program aimed at helping train a culturally competent workforce
The Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new process to review and certify cultural competency credential programs offered by…
GO!vember campaign offers resources to Kentucky students, parents on applying to college, financial aid
The Council on Postsecondary Education, GEAR UP Kentucky and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, are partnering to host GO!vember,…
CEC releases recommendations to strengthen Kentucky’s education to workforce pipeline
The Commonwealth Education Continuum (CEC), an initiative launched by Gov. Andy Beshear in 2021 to improve Kentucky’s education to workforce…
Education experts say affordability is a shared goal since higher education matters — for every Kyian
By Lucas Mentzer, Eric Farris and Aaron Thompson Special to NKyTribune It’s been truly inspiring to see young students from…
Turmoil at Kentucky State University as board questions finances and president resigns
In the wake of turmoil at Kentucky State University, Gov. Andy Beshear requested a full, independent and transparent accounting of…
Making college more affordable: Combination of more state funding and increased college access grants
Kentucky students who need financial aid to pay for college or technical training will have more help this fall, according…
State awarded $19.3 million in federal funds for educational support services due to COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $19.3 million in federal funds has been awarded to Kentucky from the second round of…
Council on Postsecondary Education unveils $1.5 million plan to boost mental health on campuses
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is tapping $1.5 million in federal relief funds to improve mental health services…
CPE research highlights financial benefits of college degrees; provide substantial boost to earnings
New research from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college degrees and other credentials provide a substantial boost…
CPE to host webinar Thursday on ‘The Rapid Rise of Dual Credit: Understanding the Positive Impact’
The Council on Postsecondary Education will host a webinar, The Rapid Rise of Dual Credit: Understanding the Positive Impact on…
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…
Ben Brandstetter: Higher education shows commitment to power through COVID-19 pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that the last few months have been difficult. For me personally, it has…
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,…