Advancing Higher Education in New York

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) aims to provide opportunity and access to higher education through fairness, equity, and humanity. New York is home to the largest Independent Sector of higher education in the world with more than 100 independent colleges and universities educating nearly 500,000 students annually. CICU is a statewide association representing the public policy interests of the chief executives of New York’s independent colleges and universities in New York State.

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Recap on 2025 Somos Panels

CICU Hosts Panel on Expanding Access to Mental Health Careers at SOMOS Conference 2025 On Friday, April 5, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) hosted a timely and thought-provoking panel at

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2025 Annual Meeting Recap

2025 CICU Annual Meeting: Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and the Independent Sector The 2025 CICU Annual Meeting brought together leaders from across New York’s independent colleges and universities for a day of connection, reflection,

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