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North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) has received a $75,000 Presenting Sponsor grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF) for the 2027 NCICU Ethics Bowl.  The Ethics Bowl is a signature academic event that brings together students from North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities across the state to debate complex moral and ethical issues. The 2027 theme is “Ethics in Everyday Life” and will be held in Raleigh at the NC Legislative Complex on February 5^th and 6^th.

“The Ethics Bowl is far more than a competition; it is a rigorous exercise in civility and intellectual integrity,” said NCICU President Dr. A. Hope Williams. “We appreciate the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations for their partnership in leadership development of our students. This grant ensures we can continue to provide a supportive environment where students can navigate nuanced ethical dilemmas, developing skills that are increasingly essential in today’s global society and workforce.”

For fifteen years, the NCICU Ethics Bowl has served as a vital platform for students to hone their critical thinking, civil discourse, and leadership skills. The support from AVDF will cover critical operational costs, allowing teams from NCICU campuses to participate in a weekend of collaborative learning and professional networking with corporate and community judges.

“The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations has a long-standing reputation for supporting excellence in higher education,” said Colleen Kinser, Director of the Independent College Fund of North Carolina (ICFNC). “By serving as our presenting sponsor, they are making a direct investment in the character and development of students. This partnership underscores the value of independent higher education in fostering ethical leaders of the future.”

The 2027 Ethics Bowl will build on the momentum of the historic 2026 competition, which saw Johnson C. Smith University become the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to be named the NCICU Ethics Bowl Champion.

Click here for more information about the NCICU Ethics Bowl and view highlights from previous competitions.

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