Kentucky State University News March 11, 2022 Kentucky State University to receive summer bridge grant funding from the Council on Postsecondary Education Kentucky State University is one of 25 institutions to receive grant funding from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) for summer bridge programs. According to a CPE news release, "25 Kentucky colleges and universities will receive grants of up to $200,000 each, totaling $3.5 million, to support summer bridge programs focused on improving college preparation and retention." The aim of summer bridge programs, the CPE release said, is to help students transition into college or stay enrolled for their second year. "The transition out of high school and the first year of college are critical and sometimes very trying times for students," said CPE President Aaron Thompson. "Students need academic and social-emotional support to stay engaged, have a positive experience and graduate. These programs provide the resources they need to succeed." The grants were awarded through a competitive process based on specific criteria, according to the release. The full CPE release may be viewed here<https://cpe.ky.gov/news/stories/cpe-awards-grants-summer-bridge.html>. Sandra M. Phoenix, Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance 678-210-5801 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/