2025 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day

Join us in Washington, DC for the premier policy and advocacy event for presidents and other senior leaders to learn about the most pressing policy issues affecting private, nonprofit higher education.

February 2-5, 2025

Advocacy Amidst Upheaval: Thriving in an Uncertain Political Era

The results of the November elections portend an historic upheaval of the policymaking agenda in Washington, DC moving forward. As a leader of one of the nation's independent colleges and universities, this is a critical time for you to learn about and address the policy and regulatory matters that will impact your campus over the next decade.

NAICU's 2025 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day, the premier policy and advocacy event for leaders in private, nonprofit higher education, is set for February 2-5, 2025 at the Salamander Washington DC. Our theme this year is: Advocacy Amidst Upheaval: Thriving in an Uncertain Political Era.

Hear our experts and other national higher education and policy leaders provide insights and analysis on the higher education priorities for the new Congress and the White House, and how they might impact your campus, get updates on the regulatory landscape, which has been so volatile the past several months, and mingle with your colleagues.

Register today!

Speakers Include

Register today to add your voice to our national advocacy on behalf of private, nonprofit higher education as we assemble to discuss, learn about, and address the policy and regulatory matters that will impact your campus.

Rep. Tim Walberg

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Chair, House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Jonathan Martin

Jonathan Martin

Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist, POLITICO

Stephanie Marken

Stephanie Marken

Senior Partner, Gallup

Advocacy Day: February 4, 2025

While in Washington, attendees are encouraged to visit with their elected representatives in Congress. November's elections will bring change to both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Advocacy Day offers an opportunity for NAICU members to discuss how independent colleges and universities serve the nation and the critical role federal financial aid plays in empowering students to realize their academic goals.

Don't forget to attend the 9th Annual Congressional Independent Colleges Caucus Reception.