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Monday, July 10

While the General Assembly passed a $32 billion budget prior to the June 30 deadline, a state revenue package is still undetermined.

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Monday, July 3

The final budget for FY 2017-18 fully restores Institutional Assistance Grants, thanks to vigorous advocacy of private college and university presidents, administrators, and students.

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Monday, June 26

The maximum PHEAA grant for the upcoming academic year will be $4,318 per student, which is $60 less than last year's maximum grant.

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Monday, June 19

A Capitol press conference and rally stressed the need for tuition fairness for immigrant students.

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Monday, June 5

The Pennsylvania General Assembly returns and moves RACP and distance education bills forward.

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Monday, May 22

State Senate and House take up sanctuary campus bills.

Students at private nonprofit colleges and universities in Pennsylvania share their stories about the value of student aid--from their colleges, PHEAA, and the federal government.

Upcoming Events

Making the Case for Campus Sustainability Webinar (Sightlines)

Whitebirch Financial Modeling Proposal Meeting/Webinar (PFM/AICUP)

Friday, August 18 @ 9:30 a.m., Franklin & Marshall College

Moving Beyond ERM Theory to Real-World Implementation Webinar (Grant Thornton)

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August 14, 2017

Misericordia University President Thomas Botzman makes the case for extending the Perkins Loan Program, again.

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August 8, 2017

"I am proud to join the other presidents in the Leadership Circle in advocating for carbon pricing, and I hope that our statement will encourage others to take a stand alongside us. Together, we can demonstrate to our elected officials the political will necessary to enact effective policy to combat climate change.," writes Swarthmore College President Valerie Smith.

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August 6, 2017

Lancaster Bible College President Peter W. Teague writes: "As many have reminded me over the years, choose the relationship over the rule. Building human relationships is not getting from Point A to Point B, but what happens along the way."

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August 3, 2017

Franklin & Marshall College President Dan Porterfield examines who would be hurt if AmeriCorps funding is cut by sharing the stories of three recent F&M graduates.

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July 24, 2017

"Creating a truly inclusive environment, in which all individuals can realize their goals and aspirations, is an imperative in contemporary higher education. The daily pressures to solve problems quickly can lead us to rush through such conversations to fulfill immediate goals rather than fully understand other viewpoints," writes Ursinus College President Brock Blomberg.

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July 14, 2017

Dickinson College President Margee Ensign examines what the primary roles for colleges and universities should be "at a time when government is dysfunctional, society is fractured, and both domestic and international problems seem increasingly daunting."

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Pennsylvania’s independent colleges and universities are accessible and affordable. They boost the state’s economy and improve the workforce. Independent higher education offers an excellent return on investment.

Did You Know?

Nearly 70 percent of students who receive a bachelor's degree from a four-year independent college or university in PA graduate in four years, compared to 43 percent of graduates at state institutions.

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Pennsylvania’s independent colleges and universities have a well-deserved reputation for supporting collaborative business services projects and it’s a tribute to the AICUP membership that it leverages one another’s strengths in such a purposeful manner.

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Latest News

Monday, July 10

While the General Assembly passed a $32 billion budget prior to the June 30 deadline, a state revenue package is still undetermined.

Monday, July 3

The final budget for FY 2017-18 fully restores Institutional Assistance Grants, thanks to vigorous advocacy of private college and university presidents, administrators, and students.

Monday, June 26

The maximum PHEAA grant for the upcoming academic year will be $4,318 per student, which is $60 less than last year's maximum grant.

Monday, June 19

A Capitol press conference and rally stressed the need for tuition fairness for immigrant students.

Monday, June 5

The Pennsylvania General Assembly returns and moves RACP and distance education bills forward.

Monday, May 22

State Senate and House take up sanctuary campus bills.

Upcoming Events

Making the Case for Campus Sustainability Webinar (Sightlines)

Wednesday, August 16 @ 2 p.m.

Whitebirch Financial Modeling Proposal Meeting/Webinar (PFM/AICUP)

Friday, August 18 @ 9:30 a.m., Franklin & Marshall College

Moving Beyond ERM Theory to Real-World Implementation Webinar (Grant Thornton)

Wednesday, August 23 @ 2 p.m.

Hot Topics

August 14, 2017

Misericordia University President Thomas Botzman makes the case for extending the Perkins Loan Program, again.

August 8, 2017

August 6, 2017

Lancaster Bible College President Peter W. Teague writes: "As many have reminded me over the years, choose the relationship over the rule. Building human relationships is not getting from Point A to Point B, but what happens along the way."

August 3, 2017

Franklin & Marshall College President Dan Porterfield examines who would be hurt if AmeriCorps funding is cut by sharing the stories of three recent F&M graduates.

July 24, 2017

July 14, 2017

Dickinson College President Margee Ensign examines what the primary roles for colleges and universities should be "at a time when government is dysfunctional, society is fractured, and both domestic and international problems seem increasingly daunting."

Making The Case

Did You Know?

Collaboration