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…
Yesterday, CICU attended the Higher Education Opportunity Program Professional Organization’s (HEOPPO) 2024 Fall Training Workshop to inform our member colleges and universities HEOP Professionals on CICU’s mission, how to prepare for the upcoming Legislative Session,…
Congratulations to CICU’s Director of Government Affairs, Tom Schnurr, on being named to City & State’s 2024 Albany 40 Under 40! The list highlights rising stars in New York State politics and you…
Please join CICU at the Third Annual New York State Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Symposium on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, sponsored by: The Symposium acknowledges the rights that people with…
On June 12, the New York City Independent Colleges Teacher Education Consortium, in partnership with Fordham University Graduate School of Education, hosted a regional meeting with education stakeholders including P-12 and district representatives, teacher…