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Enjoyed being with @upikebears Criminal Justice students and professors this week in Ffort as they met with their legislators, toured the Capitol, & met with Executive branch leaders. Go Bears! @SenWheeler31 Rep Tackett Laferty Rep Blanton Rep Whitaker @McCoolForKY @RockyForKy

Announcing AIKCU’s bottom line: KY’s 18 independent colleges contribute $2.06 billion to state’s economy. AIKCU President Mason Dyer called results “remarkable,” saying state aid for students attending these schools gives KY a great return on investment. aikcu.org/economic-impact

AIKCU appreciates annual invite from @CPENews to give update on KY's 18 independent colleges. AIKCU President Mason Dyer talked about AIKCU progress on 6 pillars of CPE’s 2022-30 Strategic Agenda: Affordability, Transitions, Success, Equity, Talent, Value. bit.ly/49iu16i

Congrats to our members receiving HWIF dollars to educate students for healthcare careers: @bellarmineU $1 million for nurse anesthesia, @CampbellsvilleU $45,000 for nursing & radiography, @MidwayUniv $80,000 for nursing, @upikebears $98,000 for nursing. bit.ly/4fP2WtQ

Thanks to AIKCU member @SpaldingU for hosting fall meeting of Admissions, Career Services & Marcomms officers from KY's independent colleges. They met new colleagues, shared ideas, and learned about @Transy's award-winning marketing program during AIKCU Member Spotlight. #AIKCU

Libraries are an important hub at KY's independent colleges. AIKCU appreciates the library directors who manage daily operations & ensure facilities meet the needs of students. These library directors held their fall meeting @bellarmineU to share news/ideas with peers. #AIKCU

Meet Zachariah Lawson from @LindseyWilson, our rep on KY Board of Student Body Presidents. Dean Schmidt: “He's a generous, kind soul. He flows in & out of different student groups, making connections with everyone, including faculty, staff, and trustees.” bit.ly/4farZHp

Congratulations to @upikebears on the recent groundbreaking for the new Tanner College of Dental Medicine. paintsvilleherald.com/news/gratitude…

Reminder: Today, October 7, is the last day to register to vote in Kentucky.

Every vote counts! You have until Oct. 7 to register to vote in the General Election on Nov. 5. Get all your election questions answered in the Voter Information Guide, provided by the Kentucky State Board of Elections: vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky.

Business & HR officers from Ky's independent colleges were taking care of business when they met at @AsburyUniv. AIKCU talked about how its many business partnerships save members time and money, and experts from @NAICUtweets looked at how federal policy is affecting higher ed.

Advancement officers from KY’s independent colleges shared ideas on development, comms & alumni relations at their fall meeting. The highlight: Georgetown President Rosemary Allen & Transylvania President Brien Lewis discussing the power of storytelling in successful fundraising.

Our 18 member campuses may look quiet during the summer, but there’s plenty of work going on behind the scenes to get ready for the fall semester. Classes are kicking off at independent colleges across the state, and we’re excited to welcome students to a brand-new year! #AIKCU

We're excited to welcome new presidents at @KyWesleyan, @SpaldingU, and @UnionCU_ky!

'Can't leave my mountains.' Will there be jobs in E. Ky. for these grads after college? kentucky.com/news/state/ken… Pleased to see several future @AIKCU students quoted here. Shows important role of KY's independent colleges & universities in building future of Eastern Kentucky.

From our campuses to you: Happy 4th of July! @ALCeagles @AsburyUniv @bellarmineU @bereacollege @BresciaPR @CampbellsvilleU @CentreC @GtownCollege @knightskcu @KyWesleyan @LindseyWilson @MidwayUniv @SpaldingU @ThomasMoreKY @Transy @UnionCU_ky @upikebears @UCumberlands

@aikcu wishes a long and happy retirement to Union President @MarciaHawkinsUC, Spalding President @toriposu, and Kentucky Wesleyan President @Mitzel_Pres!

This is a great partnership for both transfer students and @KCTCS employees. Love to see @MidwayUniv innovating and adding to the list of AIKCU members partnering with @KCTCS.