North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is pleased to announce a $210,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation to support the NCICU Transfer Pathways project. This significant investment will fund the...

April 23, 2026

The month of May marks a season of profound celebration across North Carolina as the 36 campuses of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) hold their Spring 2026 commencement...

April 7, 2026

More than 23,000 public high school seniors have accepted direct admission offers from North Carolina colleges and universities through the NC College Connect program. Between August 2025 and January 2026,...

March 5, 2026

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrated an important milestone this weekend as student teams from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Legislative Complex for the 15th...

February 10, 2026

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) acknowledges the recent presidential leadership changes at Belmont Abbey College, Queens University of Charlotte, and Saint Augustine’s University. These transitions underscore the continuity...

September 30, 2025

This fall, all 36 North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) campuses opened their doors to a new academic year. From the picturesque settings of Lees-McRae College and Montreat College...

September 25, 2025

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrates the successful conclusion of the 2025 Counselors Tour. This week-long journey showcased 11 private, nonprofit colleges and universities to nearly 20 high...

September 3, 2025

New direct admission program offers eligible students a streamlined pathway to higher education Starting this fall, more than 62,000 North Carolina public high school seniors will be offered direct admission...

August 6, 2025

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) today congratulated state leaders on North Carolina being named by CNBC as the #1 state for doing business in the nation. State leaders...

July 18, 2025

North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) hosted a prestigious Internship Luncheon on July 8th at Cantina 18 in Raleigh, NC. The event was a jubilant celebration of the remarkable...

July 16, 2025