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News Releases

2008

• Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman on Governor Paterson’s Plan to Create A Low-Interest College Student Loan Program - Jul 21
• Free Paying for College Workshop on April 9 in Yonkers - Apr 03
• 500 Independent Sector Students Lobby for Higher Education Funding - Mar 11
• Independent College and University Presidents to Honor 19 Veterans and Members of the Military into Independent Sector Alumni Hall of Distinction - Feb 28
• Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman on Presentation to the Joint Fiscal Committees on Higher Education - Jan 30
• Inaugural Student Research Exposition to Showcase Wide Variety of Undergraduate Projects at Independent Colleges and Universities - Jan 16
• Inaugural Student Research Exposition Showcases Wide Variety of Undergraduate Projects at Independent Colleges and Universities - Jan 16
• Free Guide to College Financial Aid Now Available Online; Perfect Timing for Families - Jan 14
• Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman on the 2008 State of the State Address - Jan 09

2007

• Statement by cIcu President Abraham M. Lackman on the Preliminary Report of Findings and Recommendations of the Commission on Higher Education - Dec 17
• New York Institute of Technology President Edward Guiliano Elected Treasurer of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) - Nov 30
• Fordham University President Rev. Joseph M. McShane named Chair of the Nominating Committee of Board of Trustees - Nov 30
• Clarkson University President Anthony G. Collins Elected Vice-Chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) - Nov 30
• Statement by cIcu President Abraham M. Lackman on Former State Senate Majority Leader Warren M. Anderson - Jun 04
• cIcu Announces 2007-2008 Board of Trustees - May 04
• Independent Higher Education Presidents Announce Alumni Hall of Distinction Honorees - Mar 05
• Abe Lackman Discusses Kindergarten and High School Enrollment Trends and Demographics at Joint Fiscal Committee Hearing - Feb 27
• 650 Students Attend Independent Sector Student Lobby Day - Feb 12
• Increasing Funding for Student Aid, Max TAP $6,000 are Top Legislative Priorities for Independent Sector - Feb 08
• cIcu's Statement on the New York State Senate Financial Aid Package - Jan 30
• CICU and SUNY Release Request for Proposals to Develop Innovative Higher Education Internet Information Portal - Jan 22
• Abraham M. Lackman Statement at Assembly Higher Education Committee Meeting - Jan 10

2006

• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Announces Staff Promotions - Dec 18
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in Group Recruiting Agreement with Inside Higher Ed - Nov 01
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in Group Recruiting Agreement with Inside Higher Ed - Nov 01
• Free Paying for College Workshop on October 25 at Le Moyne College - Oct 18
• Free Paying for College Workshop on October 14 - Oct 05
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Announces Staff Promotions - Oct 01
• View Online: Tuesday, Aug. 15 Press Conference and Webcast - Aug 10
• College Tour Provides Educators with Opportunity to Visit Nine New York State Independent Colleges and Universities - Jul 15
• 11 Western New York Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $1 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• Three Northern New York Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $511 Million in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• Seven Greater Rochester Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $3.3 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• 14 Central New York Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $6.3 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• 14 Capital Region Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $2.5 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• 17 Hudson Valley Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $3.4 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• 35 New York City Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $21 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• Eight Long Island Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $2.2 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• New York Independent Colleges and Universities Generate $41.4 Billion in Economic Activity, Solutions for New York Report Finds - Jul 06
• cIcu Expands Lenovo Discount Program to High Schoolers - Jun 26
• cIcu and Sightlines LLC Agree to Make Benchmarking and Analysis of Campus Facilities Available to New York's Private Colleges at a Discount - Jun 02
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Announces Board of Trustees - May 26
• Begin Your College Search Now - Free 44-Page Guide Available - May 25
• Former State Legislators Stafford and Costigan Honored for Creating TAP - Apr 12
• CICU Signs Sixth Agreement in Ongoing Commitment to Controlling Higher Education Costs - Mar 31
• CICU Joins Forces with Senator Clinton and The Culinary Institute of America to Encourage New York State Campuses to Buy Local - Mar 27
• Growth is Robust Among New York State's Independent Colleges - Mar 07
• Higher Education Math, Science, and Engineering Initiatives Discussed at Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities' 50th Annual Meeting on March 6 - Mar 03
• Independent Sector Student Lobby Day Expected to Draw 750 Students from 50 Private, Not-for-Profit Campuses on Tuesday, February 14 - Feb 13
• Independent Colleges and Universities Call for TAP Restorations and Indexing for Direct Institutional "Bundy" Aid - Jan 30
• CICU President Abe Lackman to Brief State Senate Higher Education Committee Members on Proposals to Increase Math, Science, and Engineering Majors in New York - Jan 23
• Statement by Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) President Abraham M. Lackman on the Executive Budget for SFY 2006-07 - Jan 17
• Five-Part Plan to Increase Number of Students in Math, Science, and Engineering a Priority for New York's Independent Colleges and Universities - Jan 09

2005

• New York's Independent Colleges and Universities Respond to Campuses Affected by Hurricane Katrina - Sep 02
• 70 High School Students Enroll in Camp College, July 22-24 - Jul 19
• Statement from cIcu President Abraham M. Lackman on Former State Senator Ronald B. Stafford - Jun 25
• President of Adelphi University, Robert A. Scott, Elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Clarkson University, Anthony G. Collins, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Fordham University, Joseph McShane, S.J., elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Le Moyne College, Charles J. Beirne, S.J., Elected Treasurer and Chair of Finance & Administrative Committee of Commission on Independent Colleges - Jun 22
• President of Marymount Manhattan College, Judson R. Shaver, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of New York Institute of Technology, Edward Guiliano, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Skidmore College, Philip A. Glotzbach, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Utica College, Todd S. Hutton, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• President of Yeshiva University, Richard M. Joel, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - Jun 22
• $150 Million for Capital Matching Grants Program at Independent Colleges and Universities Approved in State Budget; $2 Billion in Projects Expected - Apr 13
• Restorations for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Praised - Apr 13
• Independent Sector Alumni Hall of Distinction Honorees Announced - Mar 08
• Independent Higher Education Presidents Announce Alumni Hall of Distinction Honorees; Discuss State Legislative Priorities - Mar 07
• Independent Sector Student Lobby Day Draws Hundreds for Meetings with Lawmakers - Feb 04

2004

• Free Guide to College Financial Aid Available - Nov 05
• TAP Restorations Intact; Direct Aid and HEOP Restorations and Higher Education Capital Matching Program Vetoed From State Budget - Aug 20
• Legislators Lauded for Introducing Landmark Capital Matching Grant Program - Statement by Abe Lackman - Aug 11
• State Legislators Praised for Restoring Funds for TAP - Statement by Abe Lackman - Aug 10
• "Camp College" Gives High School Students a Taste of Campus Life - Jul 21
• Free Publication Guides Students and Families in Their Search for a College - Jun 22
• One Million E-mail Messages Urge Legislators to Bring TAP Back – Independent Sector Students, Alumni, Faculty and Friends Call for Full Funding - Jun 21
• CICU and IBM Create New PC Discount Program for Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff - May 04
• Higher Education Capital Initiative Gains Endorsements from Unions and Trade Associations - Apr 01
• Build on Strength – Investing in Independent Higher Education to Advance New York State: CICU Releases New Report - Mar 22
• 30th Anniversary of TAP and 35th Anniversary of HEOP – Graduates Speak Out at CICU Annual Meeting - Mar 09
• TAP and HEOP Graduates from Three Decades Speak Up for Future Generations - Feb 25
• Free Guide to College Financial Aid; Internet Resources; Tips on Finding College Funds - Feb 12
• U.S. Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bob Graham’s "Non-Traditional Student Success Act" Garners Praise; Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman - Feb 11
• Hundreds of Students from Independent Colleges and Universities Will Meet with Lawmakers on February 10 in Albany - Feb 09
• TAP 30th Anniversary; Independent Sector Representatives Testify at Joint Fiscal Hearings on Higher Education - Feb 05
• Governor Pataki’s Higher Education Capital Initiative Praised – New York’s 100+ Independent Colleges Welcome Fundraising Challenge for Public Good - Jan 07

2003

• New York's Independent Colleges and Universities Propose Five-Year Capital Matching Program for Higher Education – $1:$3 Match Will Yield $1B in Improvements - Nov 19
• Four New Yorkers Among 2003 Nobel Laureates; State’s Total Rises to 162 - Oct 15
• New Higher Education Research Fellowship Announced by Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Sep 03
• High School Students Learn That College is Possible at "Camp College" Weekends - Jul 10
• Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman on the New York City Budget Accord - Jun 26
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Announces Board of Trustees - May 24
• President of The College of New Rochelle, Stephen J. Sweeny, Elected Secretary of Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Columbia University, Lee C. Bollinger, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Pace University, David A. Caputo, Elected Chair of Finance and Administrative Committee of Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIc - May 23
• President of New York University, John E. Sexton, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of New York Medical College, Harry C. Barrett, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Le Moyne College, Charles J. Beirne, S.J., elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Mark D. Gearan, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Nazareth College of Rochester, Robert A. Miller, elected to Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) Board of Trustees - May 23
• President of Wells College, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, Elected Chair of Regulatory and Nominating Committees of Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cI - May 23
• CICU President Abraham M. Lackman to Testify at May 12 Public Hearing on Cities - May 12
• Statement by CICU President Abraham M. Lackman on the Michigan Cases on Affirmative Action Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court - Mar 27
• One Thousand Students from Independent Colleges and Universities Will Meet with Lawmakers on February 11 in Albany - Feb 10
• Skidmore President Jamienne Studley and CICU President Abraham M. Lackman to Testify at Joint Fiscal Hearings on Higher Education, February 11, 2003 - Feb 10
• Governor’s Budget Proposes Cutting Aid to College Students: Add Your Voice to Save Student Aid - Feb 04
• CICU Releases Report on the 2003-04 New York State Executive Budget; CICU President Abe Lackman to Brief Senate Higher Education Committee - Feb 03
• Independent Sector Student Lobby Day is February 11, Hundreds Expected From All Regions of theState; CICU President to Testify at Joint Fiscal Hearings - Feb 03
• Statement by cIcu President Abraham M. Lackman on the Executive Budget for SFY 2003-04 - Jan 29

2002

• Independent Colleges and Universities in New York State Generate $40.2 Billion in Economic Activity - Dec 16
• New York Receives $3.4 Million to Prepare Teachers at Independent Colleges - Oct 07
• September 11 Commemoration Events and Activities at New York’s Private Colleges and Universities - Sep 06
• Third Annual Higher Education Day at the New York State Fair Set for August 30 -- "Spectacular Opportunities" is Theme - Jul 23
• Abraham M. Lackman Named CICU President - Jul 08
• High Schoolers Ask, "What’s the Best College for Me?" Summer Marks Start of College Campus Visits - Jun 26
• Vassar College President Frances D. Fergusson Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 21
• Audrey Cohen College President Stephen Greenwald Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 21
• Manhattan College President Thomas J. Scanlan, F.S.C. Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 21
• Skidmore College President Jamienne S. Studley Elected cIcu Legislative Committee Chair - May 21
• Utica College President Todd S. Hutton Elected Secretary of cIcu Board of Trustees - May 20
• Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 20
• Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson Elected Vice Chair of cIcu Board of Trustees - May 20
• Long Island University President David J. Steinberg Elected Chair of the cIcu Board of Trustees - May 20
• St. Lawrence University President Daniel F. Sullivan Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 20
• Teachers College President Arthur Levine Elected to cIcu Board of Trustees - May 14
• cIcu President James C. Ross Announces Intention to Step Down - Apr 30
• April 8-9 Meeting Will Seek to Strengthen College-Community Connections Upstate - Apr 03
• Statement by CICU president James C. Ross on the Lumina Foundation's report Unequal Opportunity: Disparities in College Access Among the 50 States - Jan 07

2001

• Statement by CICU President James C. Ross: Private Colleges Applaud Pataki’s Plan to Aid Attack Victims’ Families - Sep 20
• Activities Announced for Higher Education Day at the New York State Fair - Aug 28
• Private Colleges and Universities, State University Join in Sponsoring Higher Education Day at the New York State Fair - Aug 28
• Free Publication Guides Students and Families in Their Search for a College - May 09
• David A. Caputo, President of Pace University, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Sister Edmunette Paczesny, President of Hilbert College, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Jeanne H. Neff, President of The Sage Colleges, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Alair A. Townsend, Publisher of Crain’s New York Business, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Stephen J. Sweeny, President of The College of New Rochelle, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Jamienne S. Studley, President of Skidmore College, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities - Apr 26
• Senator LaValle and Assemblywoman Nolan Introduce Loan Repayment Bill - Apr 02
• Statement by CICU President James C. Ross on the Executive Budget, 2001-02 - Jan 16
• Statement by CICU President James C. Ross on Governor George E. Pataki’s "Centers of Excellence" Proposal - Jan 03

2000

• Statement by CICU President James C. Ross on Proposed Cuts to Pell Grants - Dec 11
• Statement by James C. Ross on Measuring Up 2000: The State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education - Nov 30
• Higher Education Reaching Out in Western New York - Sep 21
• Higher Education Reaching Out in Greater Rochester - Sep 21
• Higher Education Reaching Out in Central and Northern New York - Sep 21
• Higher Education Reaching Out in the Capital District - Sep 21
• Higher Education Reaching Out in the Hudson Valley - Sep 21
• Higher Education Reaching Out in New York City and Long Island - Sep 21
• Private Colleges and Universities Unveil New Web-Based "Campus Experts-Business Link" - Sep 20
• "Your College Search" and "Affording College" Workshops Offered at Higher Education Day at the New York State Fair - Aug 28
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in New York's Greater Rochester Area - Jun 02
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in New York State - Jun 02
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in New York's Hudson Valley - May 26
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in New York City - May 26
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in Central and Northern New York - May 23
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities on Long Island - May 22
• Keuka College President Joseph G. Burke Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Polytechnic Institute President David C. Chang Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Utica College President Todd S. Hutton Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Elmira College President Thomas Keith Meier Elected Secretary of Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Mount Saint Mary College President Ann Sakac Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Rochester Institute of Technology President Albert J. Simone Elected Chair of Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Long Island University President David J. Steinberg Elected to Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• Hamilton College President Eugene M. Tobin Elected Treasurer of Independent College Commission Board - May 16
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in Western New York - May 12
• UPDATED: Commencement Exercises Scheduled at Private Colleges and Universities in New York's Capital District - May 09
• 14 Named to Independent Sector Alumni Hall of Distinction - Mar 03
• Statement by James C. Ross, President of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities on the Senate Majority's "College Bound" Plan - Feb 15
• Statement on "TAP $5,000 in 2000" for the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees’ Joint Hearing on Higher Education by James C. Ross - Feb 02
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in Western New York - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in Greater Rochester - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in Central and Northern New York - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in the Capital District - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in the Hudson Valley - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" in New York City - Jan 07
• Private Colleges Offer Hundreds of Contract Courses; "Open and Ready for Business" on Long Island - Jan 07
• Financial Aid 101: Got Questions? Get Answers. - Jan 04
• Financial Aid 102: Step-by-Step, Here's How to Apply - Jan 04

1999

• Statement by CICU President James C. Ross on New SUNY Chancellor - Dec 14
• Dare Receives Paley Award; Charter School Benefits - Dec 14
• 11 Western New York Private Colleges and Universities Generate $1 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• 17 Hudson Valley New York Private Colleges and Universities Generate $2.8 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• 13 Central New York Private Colleges and Universities Generate $5.1 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• Seven Long Island Private Colleges and Universities Generate $2.1 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• Four Northern New York Private Colleges and Universities Generate Half a Billion Dollars in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• Ten Capital District Private Colleges and Universities Generate $2.1 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• 38 New York City Private Colleges and Universities Generate $18.5 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27
• Seven Greater Rochester Area Private Colleges and Universities Generate $4.1 Billion in Economic Activity New Study Finds - Sep 27