New York's 100+ independent colleges and universities
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.
On April 20, the New York State Legislature approved the FY 2025 New York State Budget. There were valuable key takeaways and victories for the Independent Sector. This year’s Enacted Budget contains a
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 22, 2024) – On April 19, The Buffalo News published CICU President Lola W. Brabham’s editorial regarding protecting Bundy Aid: “New York has an unparalleled higher education ecosystem. Comprised of
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 14, 2024) – On Monday, March 11, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU) elected new members to its Board of Trustees at its 68th annual