Spring is in the air in WDC as we attend the NAICU annual meeting and advocacy day. Thank you Ed Markey Rep. Jim McGovern and Rep. Richard Neal for your commitment to the mission of #privatehighered in the Commonwealth.

Today, hundreds of private, nonprofit college and univ presidents sent to Capitol Hill to advocate for their students, sector, and institutions. Thanks for all the work you do! #NAICU2025; #PrivateCollegesPublicPurpose

Thank you Massachusetts for adding your voices to these important conversations! And, our thanks as well to Ed Markey, Rep. Jim McGovern, & Rep. Richard Neal for your time and commitment to independent higher ed

Thanks to the presidents of Manchester University, @TaylorU, @SaintMarys, DePauw University, and Valparaiso University for the discussion on higher education issues.

Today, NAICU celebrates Sarah Flanagan and her decades of work supporting non-profit #highered. Sarah is the 2025 recipient of the Henry Paley Award. 👏👏

Thank you for being a part of it with us Lori!

Thank you for adding your voices to these vital conversations! We were proud to have Pres Devereaux with us!

Today, March 5, is the first ever National Women's Colleges and Universities Day. Thank you to Women's College Coalition for taking a leading role in making this happen.

"Saying 'yes' to new opportunities can lead to personal & professional growth." Our thanks to IngenioUs and host Melissa M Olson for having NAICU President Barbara Mistick on the podcast to talk about the Power of Curiosity! A great conversation. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cheli…

What a great milestone. Congratulations on all that you have achieved for students and institutions and all that you will continue to achieve in the years ahead. Here's to the next 70!

"As the debate over the future of the Dept. continues, we will be focused on how any proposals impact students & families." NAICU President Barbara Mistick's statement regarding today's ED Executive Order naicu.edu/news-events/ne…

America’s colleges & univs are critical partners in a complex, dynamic system that builds the talent that builds our country and keeps it safe. New report shows how the U.S. can win the global competition for prosperity and security #TalentMoonshot hesaus.org

Our thanks to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon for meeting with NAICU yesterday. Such a productive meeting discussing the importance & contributions of private, nonprofit higher education. We look forward to working together on behalf of our students and institutions!

Last month, NCICU hosted a roundtable with Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Co-Chair of the CICC, in downtown Raleigh to discuss federal policy issues affecting NC's independent #HigherEducation sector. Read more: ncicu.org/2025/03/28/con… #NCICU #HigherEd NAICU Campbell Law School

What an honor & privilege to address the St. Thomas Aquinas College Community of Scholars yesterday. Over 200 students honored for their academic achievement, leadership, & service. My thanks to Pres. Daly & his leadership team. I know these students will Make a Profound Difference!

Wonderful round table with Congressman Byron Donalds today at the famous John Martin’s Irish Pub in Coral Gables. The Congressman deftly handled many questions & provided common sense solutions to issues we are facing in our State & Country St. Thomas University #ThankYou

Pleased to announce that DePaul University President Robert Manuel has been elected Chair of the NAICU Board of Directors. His leadership comes at a critical time for our sector, and he will guide NAICU's work with clarity, courage, and purpose. naicu.edu/news-events/ne…

US News published #AICUP President Tom Foley’s new piece highlighting the value and shared benefits of the 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁. Read more: 👉 usnews.com/opinion/articl… 🎓 #SaveStudentAid #Pell #PellGrant #SavePell #DoublePell #Scholarship #Pennsylvania #College #University U.S. News & World Report

We had a great Capitol Hill briefing on how colleges are meeting the costs of educating students. Thanks to Congresswoman Deborah Ross & Congressman Ben Cline for hosting & Brevard College Prez Andrews, Friends University Prez Bragg Carey & College of the Holy Cross Prez Rougeau for sharing their perspectives!

And thank YOU for traveling to DC to share your perspective and highlight all that you are doing for your students and campus community!