Proud of Megan Moloney, marcomms VP at Transylvania University, one of aikcu's member universities. Megan was given the 2024 Career Achievement Award from KY PRSA for her excellence in raising Transylvania University’s profile in the community & nationally. bit.ly/3KUzzZG

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

From our campuses to you: Happy 4th of July! Alice Lloyd College Asbury University Bellarmine University⚔️ Berea College Brescia University Campbellsville University Centre College Georgetown College KCU Knights Kentucky Wesleyan College LindseyWilson Midway University Spalding University Thomas More University Transylvania University Union Commonwealth University UPIKE 🐻 University of the Cumberlands

'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.

We're excited to welcome new presidents at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Spalding University, and Union Commonwealth University!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 Bellarmine University⚔️ to share news/ideas with peers. #AIKCU

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

Congrats to our members receiving HWIF dollars to educate students for healthcare careers: Bellarmine University⚔️ $1 million for nurse anesthesia, Campbellsville University $45,000 for nursing & radiography, Midway University $80,000 for nursing, UPIKE 🐻 $98,000 for nursing. bit.ly/4fP2WtQ

AIKCU appreciates annual invite from Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education 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

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

Enjoyed being with UPIKE 🐻 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! Phillip Wheeler Rep Tackett Laferty Rep Blanton Rep Whitaker Bobby W. McCool Rocky Adkins