News & Publications - Civic Engagement

CCCU Statement on Passage of One Big, Beautiful Bill Act

JULY 3, 2025

Letter from the Chief Communications Officer

Seasons, transitions and God's perfect timing.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Channel Markers and Lighthouses

President Hoag shares a closing thought in this issue of ADVANCE magazine.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Hunter v. Department of Education Lawsuit

The strategic leadership of CCCU advocacy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Honoring the Legacy of Senator Hatfield

Read about the inspiration behind these annual awards & reports.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Navigating AI in Christian Higher Education

The emergence of AI and the adaptation to this technology among faculty and students.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Steering Through the Headwinds

Reflections on the past and insight for the future from CCCU board chairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Shirley: A Lasting Legacy

An interview with President Emerita Shirley Hoogstra on her decade of service at the CCCU

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Stewarding Our Call to the "Middle Space"

An interview with Shirley Mullen on "Claiming the Courageous Middle"

APRIL 19, 2024

Meeting the Need for Faith in Challenging Political Times

Our faithful devotion is unwavering in the midst of challenging times

APRIL 19, 2024

Advocacy as a Witness for Christ

The strategic leadership of CCCU advocacy

APRIL 19, 2024

Christian Colleges Offer a Remedy for Polarization

The great opportunity for Christian colleges & universities to be salt & light

APRIL 19, 2024

Recovering the Transcendent Values of the Church During Tumultuous Times

How President Ford's historic commencement address at Warner Pacific is still relevant today

APRIL 19, 2024

Gen Z and the Politics of the Future

How Gen Z could change the future of civic discourse

APRIL 19, 2024

Nothing New Under the Sun

A brief history of presidential elections and American resilience

APRIL 19, 2024

The World-Changing Work of Educating Christian Students

Faith-centered learning can counter society’s cultural decline.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Faith Integration

A gift beyond measure.

MAY 23, 2023

Faithful Academic Freedom

An academic community devoted to faith-integrated learning can also pursue academic freedom.

MAY 23, 2023

CCCU Statement on Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education Lawsuit Dismissal

Win for Religious Liberty and Christian Mission

JANUARY 20, 2023

Cultivating Communities of Curiosity

These communities change the world—and Christian campuses are great examples of their success.

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Conversations of Hope in a Culture of Crisis

CCCU institutions can help their communities learn to disagree without becoming divided.

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Nyack College Is Now Alliance University

Nyack College

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

U.S. Department of Education Leaders to Visit Calvin Prison Initiative Program

Calvin University

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Houghton College officially becomes Houghton University

Houghton University

JULY 29, 2022

The Redemptive Power of Truth Telling

Christian colleges and universities can lead the way in changing narratives and facing hard truths.

JUNE 3, 2022

Faithful Presence

Christian presence in all fields is more important than ever.

JUNE 3, 2022

God’s Law and Order

The complex relationship between criminal justice and evangelicalism.

APRIL 24, 2022

CCCU Participates in 2022 Second Chance Month

National effort advocates for a culture of second chances and education for the justice-involved.

APRIL 1, 2022

Kelsi Deel Franco Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

Lee graduate provides safe places for survivors of sex trafficking as founder of House of Cherith.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The Value of Private, Nonprofit Higher Education

New research shows how these institutions shape lives and anchor communities.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Perspectives on Prison Education

CCCU institutions transform the lives of students, including some who are behind bars.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Value of Christian Higher Education

The kind of connection that Christian campuses foster is an ideal model for this cultural moment.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Dreaming of a Brighter Future

Americans support efforts to make Dreamers permanent parts of their communities. Congress must act.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Cultivating a Noble Life

Every aspect of Christian higher education cultivates this kind of life.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

CCCU Welcomes Two New Institutions

Schools join global network of more than 180 Christian institutions.

JULY 29, 2021

CCCU Announces New Director in Residence for American Studies Program

Dr. CyBelle Barthelmess to lead Washington D.C. semester for students.

MAY 25, 2021

CCCU Update on Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education Lawsuit

To defend Title IX’s religious protections, CCCU files motion to be official participant in case.

MAY 12, 2021

CCCU Statement on Hunter v. Department of Education Lawsuit

CCCU institutions should be places where all students feel safe, supported, and welcome.

APRIL 1, 2021

CCCU Participates in Second Chance Month

National effort advocates for increased access to education for incarcerated individuals.

APRIL 1, 2021

Why the Charitable Deduction Matters

Research shows that smaller gifts are more likely to shrink when tax incentives change.

MARCH 26, 2021

Charitable Giving Is Critical to Educational Institutions

Colleges and universities need to make sure their voices are heard in these important conversations.

MARCH 25, 2021

Restoring a Broken Nation

How CCCU institutions can help heal a deeply divided society.

MARCH 25, 2021

CCCU Statement in Response to Anti-Asian Violence

We stand in solidarity with our Asian American brothers and sisters.

MARCH 18, 2021

CCCU Statement on Fairness for All and the Equality Act

Balanced legislation should address religious freedom and LGBT rights.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

16 CCCU Campuses Awarded Grants for Interfaith Work

New curriculum helps students build religious literacy and deepen their own faith.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

CCCU Welcomes Five New Institutions

Schools join an expansive network of more than 180 Christian institutions worldwide.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

CCCU Applauds Bipartisan Reintroduction of the Dream Act

Bill would give those brought to the U.S. as children a path to citizenship.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

CCCU Statement in Response to Events at U.S. Capitol

Statement from CCCU President Shirley V. Hoogstra

JANUARY 7, 2021

Reminders for World Changers

What it takes for Christian college graduates to be leaders who make a difference.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

CCCU Welcomes New Institution

Morling College joins network of 180+ Christian institutions around the world.

AUGUST 10, 2020

CCCU Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Continue DACA

A permanent legislative solution from Congress should be the next step.

JUNE 18, 2020

CCCU Statement on Supreme Court Title VII Decision

Protections for LGBT persons must be paired with religious freedoms.

JUNE 15, 2020

CCCU Statement in Response to the Killing of George Floyd

Statement from CCCU President Shirley V. Hoogstra

JUNE 1, 2020

The Stories We Tell

We must share the fullness of human experience – both painful and redemptive.

APRIL 17, 2020

American Evolution

400 years after the transatlantic slave trade, why does it matter to Christian higher education?

APRIL 17, 2020

Finding Uncommon Ground

In a society fractured by tension, how do we move forward?

APRIL 17, 2020

The Power of Words

How writing helped me find uncommon ground in the midst of conflict.

APRIL 17, 2020

Why We Still Need Christian Colleges

As the liberal arts struggle, we should rally around Christian campuses that still embrace them.

APRIL 17, 2020

Christianity, Pluralism, and Public Life

A new report highlights the value of Christian faith on American life.

APRIL 17, 2020

CCCU Participates in Second Chance Month

National effort advocates for increased access to education for incarcerated individuals.

MARCH 31, 2020

CCCU Welcomes Two New Institutions

Schools join more than 180 Christian institutions around the world.

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Speakers Announced for 2020 Presidents Conference

Annual conference brings 100 Christian college & university presidents to D.C.

JANUARY 17, 2020

CCCU Statement on Fairness for All

Balanced legislation addresses religious freedom and LGBT civil rights.

DECEMBER 6, 2019

CCCU Supports Permanent Solution for DACA Recipients

Supreme Court hears arguments to determine legality of DACA.

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Heed the Call

Os Guinness’ latest is an excellent resource on freedom.

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Why Advocacy Work is Essential

Campus leaders share how to engage in advocacy… and how to do it well.

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Climbing the Second Mountain

David Brook’s latest isn’t just a memoir; it’s a call to action.

OCTOBER 6, 2019

CCCU Welcomes Three New Institutions

Schools join more than 180 Christian institutions around the world.

AUGUST 21, 2019

Pursuing Common Ground

When common ground seems nonexistent, gathering around a table could be a place to start.

APRIL 29, 2019

Casting Light on the Reauthorization of the HEA

What CCCU institutions should watch for in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

APRIL 29, 2019

CCCU Participates in Second Chance Month

National effort promotes increasing access to education for incarcerated individuals.

APRIL 2, 2019

CCCU Welcomes Four New Institutions

Christian colleges & universities in Colorado, Australia, Haiti, and Korea join CCCU.

MARCH 25, 2019

Equality Act Fails to Provide Essential Religious Freedom Protections

Proposed laws would threaten faith-based higher education.

MARCH 13, 2019

Speaker Pelosi and Secretary DeVos Announced as Speakers for 2019 Presidents Conference

Annual conference brings 100 Christian college & university presidents to D.C.

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New Morality Dilemma

How do we counter a trend that equates disagreement with immorality?

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

CCCU Welcomes Three New Institutions

New institutions were approved by the Board of Directors at its July meeting.

AUGUST 9, 2018

Moral Psychology’s Role as an Aid Against Antagonism

Looking at the foundations of morality can lead to the source of division and help us overcome it.

JULY 6, 2018

Talking in a Different Tone

When it comes to civil discourse on difficult issues, CCCU institutions aim for higher ground.

JULY 6, 2018

'How to Think' Is an Excellent, Welcome Resource

This is a substantial primer on the hard work of thinking.

JULY 6, 2018

How to Think

An introduction to ‘a survival guide for a world at odds.’

JULY 6, 2018

The Posterity Gospel

Our Gospel call is not about us; it’s about the generations that come after us.

JULY 5, 2018

For Such a Time as This

CCCU graduates are uniquely prepared to share truth in every aspect of society.

MAY 6, 2018

CCCU Partners to Promote Second Chance Month

Effort led by Prison Fellowship seeks to reduce barriers for formerly incarcerated Americans.

APRIL 9, 2018

Our Commitment to Pluralism Should Not Waver

It is important to ensure that the marketplace of ideas remains open to all.

APRIL 6, 2018

Unlocking a Brighter Future

Christian higher education can transform the lives of millions of Americans with a criminal past.

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

From Capitol Hill: The Witness of Our Word

How should we communicate in an age of so much noise?

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Protect Dreamers Higher Education Theme Week

Since DACA was rescinded, CCCU institutions have been working to support their students.

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Engaging Students in Politics

How we can educate our students to be reasoned thinkers in a divisive political season.

JUNE 9, 2017

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