Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT), a nonprofit association, is the voice for Texas' fully-accredited private colleges and universities.
Honored to join state and national leaders at Trellis Strategies HQ to address student mental health in higher ed. Together, we’re exploring new ways to support Texas college students — because every student deserves to thrive. #StudentSuccess#MentalHealthMatters#HigherEd
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 --> https://t.co/d4KQYfh4tH
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: https://t.co/Wogxflmqnd
It was a joy to welcome @ICUTedu President Elizabeth Puthoff to The Hill last week! We’re thankful for her leadership and advocacy for independent nonprofit colleges and universities across Texas.
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
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
🔗 https://t.co/rbG0XKHZ9K
#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: https://t.co/zJS6Adprf5
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: https://t.co/zJS6Adprf5
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: https://t.co/zJS6Adprf5
#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 https://t.co/yQLmFGNrvn
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 --> https://t.co/zJS6Adprf5
#TexasJobs#HigherEd#ICUTImpact