Albany, NY — Students from across New York State convened at the State Capitol for CICU’s annual Student Aid Advocacy Day, joining together to advocate for sustained and expanded investment in student financial…
CICU President Lola W. Brabham and members of the CICU Education Policy team joined independent college and university leaders from across the country at the NAICU Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day in Washington,…
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) has released its 2026 sector profile report, which underscores the critical role independent institutions play in advancing student success. Representing over 100 nonprofit campuses, the…
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) hosted a successful Affinity Group Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. The event brought together…
Earlier today, President Lola W. Brabham testified before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education during its hearing on Virtual Learning in Higher Education. Representing New York’s private, nonprofit colleges…
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…