Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation

02/04/2026

Representatives from Nebraska’s private colleges and universities recently joined hundreds of NAICU members in Washington, DC, for NAICU‘s 50th annual meeting and advocacy day. Together, they advocated for shared legislative priorities, and insured that the voices of Nebraska’s campus communities were heard by the state’s congressional delegation. Nebraska participants included Treva Haugaard (Executive Director, CINC), Dr. Andreia Nebel (President, Clarkson College), Luis, Sotelo, Vice President for Community and Government Relations, Doane University, and Heather Smith (President, College of Saint Mary). 

12/04/2025

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In November 2024, Tim Westbrook visited York County for the first time with his wife, Anessa. He had learned about an opening at York University and wanted to see what the college and county had to offer. This visit would be the first step toward a new chapter in their lives.

06/24/2025

Each summer, a group of leading independent higher education associations hosts a unique gathering of academic and corporate executives at the Mackinac Roundtable on Talent – a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to cross-sector dialog and collaboration to advance student outcomes. This year’s state association participants included Robert Bartlett (Michigan), Eric Fulcomer (Wisconsin), April Arnold (Illinois), Dottie King (Indiana), Bill Spiker (Ohio), Treva Haugaard (Nebraska), and Paul Cerkvenik (Minnesota). The Mackinac Roundtable on Talent is an annual event that brings together business and higher education leaders to discuss strategies for preparing students for the 21st-century workplace. This annual event is held on beautiful Mackinac Island.

06/24/2025

CINCF was well represented at the 2025 Mackinac Roundtable on Talent. Participants included Dr. Deb Carlson (President, Nebraska Methodist College), Dr. Yami Bazan (President, Union Adventist University), Treva Haugaard (Executive Director, CINCF), and Heather Smith (President, College of Saint Mary). The Mackinac Roundtable on Talent is an annual event that brings together business and higher education leaders to discuss strategies for preparing students for the 21st-century workplace. This annual event is hosted by the Michigan Colleges Alliance on beautiful Mackinac Island.

06/04/2025

Help Nebraska students go to college by encouraging our senators to reject the House-passesd reconciliation bill and its proposed cuts to student aid programs!

04/24/2025

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02/28/2025

A new partnership between Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Engineering creates a formal pathway for students to earn related degrees from both institutions.

02/28/2025

📣 Exciting News! 📣

Midland University is proud to announce Dr. Aly Williams as the 17th president! Dr. Williams, an experienced leader with over 25 years in higher education, will step into her new role on April 10, 2025.

“As I looked at Midland and began to meet people and learn more about the institution, it felt like a place I would belong,” Williams said. “I love the University’s vision, which focuses on crafting experiences that inspire students to learn and to lead. Midland’s desire to be relentlessly relevant is critical now more than ever. But most importantly, I fell in love with the people of Midland. Their commitment and love for the institution are evident. It’s a community I knew I wanted to be a part of.”

Join us in welcoming Dr. Williams to Warrior Nation 🧡💙

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02/25/2025

York University is launching a new endowed scholarship to support female business majors and to honor former Cornerstone Bank President Kristie Holoch. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student majoring in business with a strong record of academic achievement and leadership abilit...