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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

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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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Last Updated: 7/3/2024