Independent Colleges & Universities of Texas-ICUT

Our AI Summit last week was a great way to kick off the spring! We brought together leaders from across Texas @UofDallas for hands-on sessions and thoughtful conversations. Thanks to our sponsors and partners for making this possible! #AI #Texas #HigherEd

Texas’ independent colleges and universities are responding to the state’s workforce challenges, producing skilled professionals in critical shortage areas, often in underserved regions where access is limited. Check out our latest brief to learn more --> ow.ly/r0xZ50XH0CS

We had a great time last night hosting dinner for the ICUT delegation attending SACSCOC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville! Thanks to all for joining us for an evening of food and fellowship. #Texas #highered

Austin-area grad students: ready to step into the world of higher ed policy? ICUT’s *paid* 2026 Fellow position offers hands-on experience in advocacy, communications and nonprofit leadership, plus mentorship and networking opportunities. Apply today: tinyurl.com/2026ICUTFellow

Thank you for hosting -- it was a great visit! Always appreciate the opportunity to see all the great things happening on campus. #Texas #highered

Austin's very own Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective brought soul to the Tito's stage 🙌

Honored to take part in @TrellisResearch's Modern Learner Summit this morning w/ colleagues from @TACC_News and @TX_BLC. We shared our thoughts on the 89th #txlege session and how public and private institutions work together to serve today's students. #Texas #HigherEd

Thursday means #TitleIX and #Tacos this week as we gather colleagues from across ICUT's membership for our annual Title IX conference. Thanks for joining us this year! #Texas #HigherEd

Grateful to ICUT member Schreiner University for all the support they've given their community in the wake of the July 4th floods. #KerrUnited

First stop on our ICUT Texas Tour: @stthomashouston! #DYK UST has a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio? Shout out to Dr. Hans Stockton for a great meeting. Check out some photos of the beautiful campus and state of the art nursing simulation lab! #Texas #highered

📢 How are colleges making the case for their economic value? 🎓 Join ICUT Pres. Elizabeth Puthoff + leaders from Schreiner Univ. & TX Business Leadership Council for a panel hosted by @TrellisResearch! 🗓 June 3 | 1–2 PM CT 🔗 ow.ly/SOiK50W14gw #Texas #highered

We’re launching a new initiative to support parenting students at TX independent colleges—made possible by a Capacity-Building Grant from @CICNotes! Thank you, CIC, for helping us explore how to expand the powerful D2ATX model to ICUTF schools. #Texas #HigherEd #StudentParents

🎓 ICUT colleges = education today, economy tomorrow. 👩‍⚕️ $17.2B total impact 💼 120K jobs supported 📊 $2.3B in recent alumni wage gains From the classroom to the community—this is what long-term investment in talent looks like. #Texas Learn more: icut.org/page/EconomicI…

Texas private colleges: 🎓 $3.7B student spending 👥 $912M visitor impact 💼 119K jobs supported 💰 $2.3B alumni wage gains Higher ed doesn’t just educate—it activates economies. #Texas #HigherEd #Workforce Learn more: icut.org/page/EconomicI…

Already impressed by ICUT’s $17.2B impact? Here’s more 👇 🏘️ Real estate saw 12% of the total economic gain 🎓 Recent grads added $2.3B via wages 🍽️ Retail, health, & hospitality all got a boost The impact is local. The ripple is statewide. Read more: icut.org/page/EconomicI…

Excited to welcome a delegation of @StMarysU students and staff to the Capitol today. Honored to hear from @raylopezfortx and @JoseyforHD124 as well as St. Mary's president Winston Erevelles to kick off the day! #RattlerPride

ICUT schools contribute $17.2B to the Texas economy annually! That impact comes from university spending, job creation and alumni success. Learn more about the economic power of Texas’ independent institutions: icut.org/page/EconomicI… #HigherEd #TexasEconomy #ICUTImpact

From elite to accessible: Rice University aims to grow student body 30% by 2028, commits to $1.5B in financial aid over five years. @lencannonKHOU @RiceUniversity khou.com/article/news/e…

A new study finds that ICUT institutions support nearly 120,000 jobs across Texas—from direct university employment to roles in real estate, retail, healthcare, and more. Higher education = economic growth. Learn more --> icut.org/page/EconomicI… #TexasJobs #HigherEd #ICUTImpact

Thank you @ACUedu and #ICUT for your participation in Texas Undergraduate Research Day! #HD71 #txlege #HigherEducation