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…
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 11, 2025) – The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) elected new members to its board of trustees at its 69th annual meeting, taking place at…
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,…
CICU at Caucus Weekend 2025: A Powerful Celebration of Access, Equity, and Progress CICU was honored to participate in the 2025 New York State Black, Puerto Rican, and Asian Legislative Caucus Weekend—an inspiring…
On February 11, 2025, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) proudly hosted Student Aid Advocacy Day, bringing together more than 450 students from 34 member campuses to raise their voices in…
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 28, 2025) – The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) has released the following statement from Lola W. Brabham, president of CICU, on the SFY 2025-2026…
CICU advocates for students at independent colleges and universities across New York State for student aid programs such as HEOP. Hear directly from Siena students on the impact HEOP has had on their…
Did you know? The average American spends nearly $3.4 million in a lifetime on housing, cars, vacations, insurance, and raising children. Housing and cars alone account for nearly 60 percent of total spending.…
ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) has produced an economic impact study to highlight the benefits that independent, non-profit colleges and universities bring to New…
Congratulations to CICU President Lola W. Brabham on being chosen for PoliticsNY and amNY Metro 2024 Power Players in Education in recognition of being at the forefront of shaping New York’s education landscape…