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Shaping Independent Thinkers for a CHANGING WORLD
MICUA is dedicated to championing the growth, excellence, and accessibility of independent colleges and universities in Maryland, ensuring a thriving educational landscape that empowers students and strengthens communities.
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The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) is a member-driven organization devoted to promoting independent higher education and the public benefit that it provides to meet educational, economic, and cultural needs.
MICUA advocates for private nonprofit institutions in matters relating to public policy or other interest. MICUA provides services to meet the needs of independent higher education and fosters cooperative efforts among its member institutions and all segments of higher education.
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Educating & Enhancing Maryland's Economy
Maryland’s independent colleges and universities contribute more than $11.8 billion annually to the state’s economy. MICUA member institutions support over 43,000 jobs. That's more than the statewide totals for waitstaff, software developers, or elementary school teachers.
The Sellenger Program plays a key role in sustaining this impact. Learn how MICUA colleges & universities fuel the economy, expand access, and prepare Maryland’s workforce.
Maryland’s independent colleges and universities contribute more than $11.8 billion annually to the state’s economy. MICUA member institutions support over 43,000 jobs. That's more than the statewide totals for waitstaff, software developers, or elementary school teachers.
The Sellenger Program plays a key role in sustaining this impact. Learn how MICUA colleges & universities fuel the economy, expand access, and prepare Maryland’s workforce.
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How MICUA Institutions Strengthen Maryland
How MICUA Institutions Strengthen Maryland
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2009 - 2010
2009 - 2010
Growth in Enrollment of Students who are Pell Grant Recipients
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Graduation Rate of Pell Grant Recipients and Underrepresented Minorities at MICUA Institutions Surpasses the Overall National Average
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Underrepresented Minority Students Enrolled at MICUA Institutions have grown four thousand from 2011 - 2021.
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Stevenson Students Experience the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
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Mount St. Mary’s University Opens Coad Science Building Expansion
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The Goucher Prison Education Partnership receives federal funding
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Notre Dame of Maryland partners with Goucher College for nursing program
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McDaniel College and LifeBridge Health announce landmark partnership
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Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business introduces Stackable MBA
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MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
MICUA is a group of 15 diverse institutions in Maryland offering quality education with small classes and close faculty-student interaction. They provide undergraduate and expanding graduate programs, incorporating emerging technologies. MICUA serves as an advocate for Maryland's valuable and diverse resources in higher education.
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Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA
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