The association of Virginia's private, non-profit higher education institutions. Also known as CICV, we bring you #VTAG #VaPrivateCollegeWeek #DoublePell
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Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace visited @emoryhenry1836 School of Health Sciences and @blfduniversity, highlighting how private higher education strengthens the workforce, prepares future professionals, and drives community impact in Virginia’s great Southwest!
Virginia Private Colleges does not want this day to end without acknowledging the financial aid professionals across our member institutions. Thank you for the tremendous work you do!!
Congratulations to @LibertyU on today’s ribbon cutting of its new Champion Center! Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace joined Del Wendell Walker, Sen Mark Peake, Liberty Pres Dondi Costin, Rev. Franklin Graham, et al to celebrate this addition to campus.
Virginia’s fiscal and higher ed outlook presents both opportunities and challenges heading into 2027. Economic uncertainty & competing budget priorities require continued fiscal discipline. SCHEV Dir Fleming reported increasing undergraduate and grad TAG maximum awards to $5,450.
Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace joined higher education leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the @NAICUtweets 2026 Fall Leadership Conference. Conference participants heard from @usedgov David Barker. Pictured: Peace w/ Jenna Colvin, of GICA.
Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus on her historic inauguration as the 10th President of @EMU_News! Rooted in faith, peace, justice, and formation, EMU demonstrates the power of higher education to transform lives.
Virginia Private Colleges and @NAICUtweets joined member Presidents of Hollins, Shenandoah, Mary Baldwin, Washington & Lee plus leaders of Mountain Gateway Community College, VMI, and reps of the U.S. Dept of Education for a roundtable on higher ed hosted by Congressman Ben Cline
Virginia Private Colleges proudly participated in the annual joint meeting of Senate & House Education Committees, hosted by @Hunt_Institute. @RoanokeCollege President Shushok offered insightful commentary as a part of a panel discussion that included Dir Fleming from @SCHEVnews
Yesterday, Virginia Private Colleges held Day 2 of its Annual Meeting featuring Secretary of Education Smith, Dep Sec Connor Andrews, @SCHEVnews Dir. Scott Fleming, Dr. Stephen Pruitt, President of The Commission, and @GovernorVA Spanberger for special conversation.
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Virginia Private Colleges was pleased to join the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today, hosting representatives from @FerrumCollege, @RoanokeCollege, @AverettU1859, @svuedu SVU, and @HollinsU
Virginia’s talent future was front and center at the Virginia Private Colleges Annual Meeting. Day 1 brought together college, business, & state leaders to discuss how to strengthen its workforce and economy. @Rae_Cousins23
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A great afternoon yesterday at RoanokeCollege, where CICV President Chris Peace joined President Frank Shushok and @ltgovhashmi for her Literature & Government lecture, “Labored Lessons: Kingsolver and Dickens on Institutions, Poverty, and Grit.”
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The 2027–28 FAFSA is now open for students planning for college. The @usedgov launched a streamlined FAFSA. As Under Secretary Kent put it: “We don’t want students leaving money on the table.”
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Virginia Private Colleges President Chris Peace visited @marymountu and President Irma Becerra for the annual Mayra McLaughlin Lecture in Media Communications. Nick Anderson of the American Council on Education addressed rebuilding public trust in higher education.
Virginia’s James Madison helped shape the Constitution signed on September 17, 1787, a legacy our Virginia nonprofit private colleges carry forward through civic education and engagement. Colleges receiving federal funding mark the day programming on the Constitution.
Virginia Private Colleges Pres Chris Peace was pleased to join @RegentU for its Executive Leadership Series Luncheon and panel of former governors, McDonnell, Allen, Northam, and Wilder. Thank you to Gordon Robertson and Dr. Claire Foster for hosting an engaging program.
