CPE data shows college graduation, retention rates continue to climb; costs remain steady across state
Despite a spring semester marred by COVID-19, graduation and retention rates continued to climb at Kentucky’s public universities last year,…
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CPE new data-driven assessment of academic programs to emphasize jobs, market demand
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new data-driven assessment of academic programs to help ensure they align…
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship campaign encourages adults to boost education, employability
Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost…
Freshman enrollment at state universities steady; CPE approves new academic program at NKU
Preliminary estimates from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education show that freshman enrollment at public universities has remained largely steady…
CPE study shows dual credit jumps 75 percent; low-income students receive some of biggest benefits
The number of Kentucky high school students enrolling in dual credit courses has soared more than 75 percent in recent…
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…
CPE offers flexibility on college readiness standards; campuses have chance to assess student placement
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is allowing greater flexibility for the 2020-21 academic year in how campuses assess…
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…
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…
Dr. Rudolph G. Buchheit: In Kentucky, we are meeting the engineering talent demand — and much more
Earlier this month, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education released results of a study assessing engineering workforce trends relative to…
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…
Uncertainty and financial challenges looming, CPE holds back on statewide tuition limits for next year
Amid the uncertainty and financial challenges of COVID-19, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education voted to forgo a statewide cap…
CPE receives $200,000 Lumina Foundation grant to help Kentucky graduates improve employability skills
The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has been awarded a $200,000 Lumina Foundation grant to help prepare graduates with essential…
Educators at NKYEC fall meeting identify lofty goals for the region and a strategy to achieve them
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Education Council (NKYEC) annual fall meeting at Thomas More University’s Steigerwald…
Kristi Nelson of Multi-Color Corporation to keynote annual NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Breakfast
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative is preparing to kick off 2020 with its largest signature event, the…
Northern Kentucky Educational Council to hold fall meeting on October 15 at Thomas More University
The Northern Kentucky Educational Council will hold its Fall Council Meeting on October 15 from 9-11 a.m. at Thomas More…
NKU receives two grants from Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to support student success
Northern Kentucky University got a boost to support student success, with $75,000 in grants from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE)….