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A Mission Worth Fighting For

Religious education has the best opportunity to form people who bless the world.

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Religious Freedom in Higher Education

An overview of the legal underpinnings of religious freedom in education.

OCTOBER 20, 2022

CCCU Statement on Deweese-Boyd v. Gordon College Lawsuit

CCCU faculty are essential to the religious mission of CCCU institutions.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Senator Ben Sasse to Receive Hatfield Leadership Award

Nebraskan Senator named recipient of the CCCU’s annual award.

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Higher Ed Groups Ask Lawmakers to Prioritize Graduate Education

Inside Higher Ed

JULY 16, 2019

CCCU Urges Repeal of Tax on Nonprofits

Problematic tax will undermine civil sector.

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Too Fast, Too Curious

The little-noticed, strange, and harmful tax on parking lots.

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

CCCU Comments on Education Department Rule-Making Topics

Process will help ensure faith-based higher ed is protected.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

CCCU Disappointed in Ruling on Trinity Western University Case

Canadian Supreme Court’s decision allows denial of accreditation and licensure for its law school.

JUNE 15, 2018

CCCU Welcomes Supreme Court Decision in Masterpiece

7-2 decision affirms that government must respect religion.

JUNE 5, 2018

CCCU Supports Second Chances Through Prison Reform

Increasing access to education will give incarcerated individuals a path toward success.

MAY 22, 2018

CCCU Urges Congress to Protect Dreamers Now

The CCCU urges Congress to pass a legislative solution for DACA recipients without further delay.

JANUARY 19, 2018

CCCU President Affirms Value of Criticized Countries

Shirley V. Hoogstra responds to disparaging remarks about Haiti, El Salvador, & countries in Africa.

JANUARY 12, 2018

CCCU Works to Reduce Harms of Tax Bill

In the final stretch, CCCU details negative impact of tax legislation on Christian higher education.

DECEMBER 5, 2017

New Tax Bill Will Make College More Expensive

Several provisions important to affordability are threatened to be eliminated.

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

CCCU Supports Equal Disaster Relief Treatment

Proposed bill would ensure equal opportunity for religious and secular institutions.

OCTOBER 26, 2017

CCCU Praises Protections for Religious Conscience

New interim rules reflect government's responsibility to protect religious freedom.

OCTOBER 10, 2017

CCCU Praises Legislative Efforts to Help DREAMers

CCCU advocates for policies that recognize the dignity with which God has endowed all people.

OCTOBER 5, 2017

CCCU Welcomes DOE’s Review of Title IX

CCCU will engage Department during comment period to ensure our campuses are heard.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Statement by CCCU President on End of DACA

Congress must act now to protect those most impacted by this decision.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

CCCU Writes President in Support of Dreamers

Letter asks Trump administration to support undocumented students as it seeks immigration reform.

AUGUST 29, 2017

CCCU Supports New Efforts to Pass DREAM Act

Bipartisan bill would offer legal solution for many undocumented students.

JULY 24, 2017

CCCU Advocates for Members on Capitol Hill

CCCU leaders presented important perspective for lawmakers making federal policies.

JULY 21, 2017

Supreme Court Strikes Down Religious Discrimination

The Supreme Court affirmed the contributions that religious organizations make to our society.

JUNE 27, 2017

Statement on Executive Order on Religious Liberty

The CCCU commends affirmation of religious liberty and encourages steps for long-term protection.

MAY 5, 2017

CCCU Sends Letter in Support of BRIDGE Act

The CCCU reaffirms its support of undocumented students by sending letter in support of BRIDGE.

JANUARY 17, 2017