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  • Independent College Fund of NC Surpasses $100 Million Milestone in Philanthropy

    Major Giving Milestone Achieved in Support of North Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities The Independent…

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  • NCICU Strengthens its Campuses through CIC’s AI Ready Program

    North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) announces the completion of the first year of…

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  • NCICU Convenes 2026 Annual Meeting; Highlights Strategic Growth & Leadership Transitions

    North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) held its 2026 NCICU Annual Meeting March 24-25…

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  • NCICU Secures $75K Grant from Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to Support 2027 Ethics Bowl

    North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) has received a $75,000 Presenting Sponsor grant from…

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  • NCICU Receives $210K Grant from The Cannon Foundation to Streamline Student Transfer Pathways

    North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is pleased to announce a $210,000 grant from…

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  • Johnson C. Smith University Makes History as First HBCU to become NCICU Ethics Bowl Champion

    North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrated an important milestone this weekend as student…

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  • NCICU Announces the 2025 Undergraduate Research Award Recipients

    North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of…

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  • National Student Clearinghouse Donates $16K to NCICU in Honor of Dr. Hope Williams

    North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) announced today that it has received a $16,000…

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  • Independent College Fund of North Carolina Raises Nearly $2.7 Million in 2025

    Fourth Highest Fundraising Total in ICFNC’s 70-Year History The Independent College Fund of North Carolina…

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  • ICFNC Receives $4K Scholarship from Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund

    The Independent College Fund of North Carolina (ICFNC), the fundraising arm of North Carolina Independent Colleges…

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