Announcing AIKCU's New Bottom Line:
Kentucky's 18 independent colleges and universities contribute $2.06 BILLION to state's economy
Introducing AIKCU Advancing Leaders Class of 2025
Congrats to the 18 inaugural members of the AIKCU
Advancing Leaders Program ! AIKCU launched the program to help its member schools prepare promising mid- to senior-level managers take on even greater leadership roles in independent higher education.
Learn more here.
The Power of Independent Colleges
Kentucky’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities are changing the trajectory of individual lives, families, and communities.
AIKCU is proud to support our 18 member institutions in their efforts.
Brescia University names next president
AIKCU congratulates Madison Silvert, J.D., who has been named the 6th president of Brescia University in Owensboro.
Best wishes to current President Fr. Larry Hostetter on his pending retirement. We appreciate his 18 years of service to Brescia and independent higher ed in Kentucky.
Madison Silvert, J.D.
Incoming President
Fr. Larry Hostetter
Retiring President
What We Do
ADVOCATE
We serve as the voice of Kentucky's independent colleges and universities, advocating for policies that recognize the sector's critical role and help students access and afford a distinctive,
high-quality education.
CONNECT
We provide opportunities for member affiliate groups to meet in person
and online to share experiences and
best practices with colleagues from other institutions.
COLLABORATE
We coordinate cost-saving agreements with businesses and vendors to save our members time and money on a wide range of goods, services, and
insurance products.
News
AIKCU announces ‘remarkable’ economic impact of Kentucky’s
18 independent colleges and universities
Jan. 31, 2025
Kentucky’s 18 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities contribute $2.06 billion
to the state and local economies, according to a report released by the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities.
4 AIKCU schools awarded Healthcare Workforce Fund dollars
Nov. 12, 2024
Four of Kentucky’s independent universities have been awarded $1.22 million to further their efforts in educating students for careers in healthcare. They are Bellarmine University, Campbellsville University, Midway University, and the University of Pikeville.
Lindsey Wilson’s student body president to represent AIKCU students on statewide board
Oct. 15, 2024
Zachariah Lawson, president of the Lindsey Wilson College Student Government Association, has been appointed to the 2024-25 Kentucky Board of Student Body Presidents.
AIKCU MEP offers new retirement option to members
Sept. 13, 2024
After several years in the works, AIKCU is pleased to announce that its members can now offer improved, competitive retirement benefits to their employees through an AIKCU-sponsored multiple employer plan.
Calendar
JAN. 28-29
AIKCU Advancing Leaders Program Kickoff
Hyatt Regency Lexington
FEB. 2-5
2025 NAICU Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day
Washington, DC
INSIDE AIKCU Blog
AIKCU President Mason Dyer talks about independent higher ed in Kentucky
