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Academic Criticism, Civility, Christian Higher Education and the Common Good

Handling our civility impacts our colleagues and academic communities

APRIL 19, 2024

Sharing the Good Work of Christian Higher Education

Plus a note of farewell.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Navigating the Anxious Middle

Bonhoeffer’s exploration of Genesis offers Christian colleges insight for an anxious time.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Outward Impact of Faith and Learning Integration

The faith-centered mission of Christian colleges impacts life far beyond campus boundaries.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Finding Our Anchor

Facing headwinds in Christian higher education, we focus on the center of our shared work.

MAY 23, 2023

Pursuing True Transformational Civility

Christ calls us to a deeper, transcendent kind of civility.

MAY 23, 2023

Research-Led Integration Thickens the Conversation

Prioritizing student research can reinforce faith-learning integration.

MAY 23, 2023

Defining the Integration of Faith and Learning

Exploring what the foundation of Christian higher education looks like in the current context.

MAY 23, 2023

The Fate of the Religious University

And why it matters.

MAY 23, 2023

Thoughts on the Asbury Awakening

Mountaintop experiences matter when they are lived out in the rhythm of normal life.

MAY 23, 2023

CCCU Announces 2023 Young Alumni Award Winner & Runner-Up

Alumni honored with annual award recognizing contributions to their communities.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

First-Rate Education with Second Chance Pell

A visit to the Calvin Prison Initiative highlights the life-changing power of education.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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 Awards $95,000 for Faculty Research Grants

Faculty Teams from CCCU & non-CCCU schools will contribute to academic research initiatives

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

CCCU Announces Senior Fellow for Public Engagement

Todd C. Ream named Senior Fellow for Public Engagement at the CCCU

JULY 13, 2022

CCCU Names Chief Communications Officer

Dr. Amanda Staggenborg, strategic public relations expert, joins the CCCU.

JUNE 28, 2022

A Shining Light in Turbulent Times

Christian campuses have a unique role in God's plan for the renewal of all things.

JUNE 3, 2022

Justice: The Joy of Things Put Right

God’s vision of justice is one of great joy.

JUNE 3, 2022

Creating Space for Good Conversations

This is one of Christian higher education’s greatest strengths.

JUNE 3, 2022

Wheaton College to Partner With the CCCU to Launch Evangelism Commission

Launch of evangelism commission to encourage and equip students to share their faith.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

CCCU Names Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff

Dr. John Addleman, Seasoned Leader in Christian Higher Education, Joins Senior Leadership Team.

JANUARY 4, 2022

CCCU Statement on Deweese-Boyd v. Gordon College Lawsuit

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Why We Do Research on CCCU Campuses

Nourishing a culture of research on Christian campuses is important for us and the wider world.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

How to Fight Racism

A new resource for leaders creating practical next steps.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Remembering the beauty of Christian higher education even in challenging times.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Campus Recipients Announced to Receive Over $1.5 Million for STEM Research

Supporting Structures grant project supports scientific research on CCCU campuses.

MAY 20, 2021

Theological Exclusivity in a Multifaith World

What’s love got to do with it?

MARCH 26, 2021

Have We Forgotten the ‘Least of These’?

Christian colleges have a biblical responsibility to serve underrepresented minorities.

MARCH 26, 2021

Far We Have Come; Further We Must Go

Christian colleges play an important role in the work of racial justice and reconciliation.

MARCH 26, 2021

Becoming Brave Witnesses

Two new books offer important insight for biblical justice in this moment.

MARCH 26, 2021

CCCU and SCIO Receive Additional $256,000 to Support STEM Research

Grant from the Murdock Charitable Trust will further the reach of the Supporting Structures project.

MARCH 17, 2021

CCCU and SCIO Receive $2.1 Million to Support STEM Research

Grant from the John Templeton Foundation will support scientific research on CCCU campuses.

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Emmanuel McNeely Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

Co-founder of The Dr. M.D. Project works to increase diversity in medicine.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

CCCU Institutions Receive Nearly $11 Million from Lilly Endowment

11 CCCU institutions awarded grants through Lilly’s Thriving Congregations Initiative.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Why Talk About Racism and Religion?

Addressing the truth of the past is painful but necessary for full healing.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Spiritual Lessons Learned in Quarantine

Campus leaders share insights on how to draw closer to God in the midst of crisis and isolation.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Will We Engage?

Reflections in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Developing Resilience

How can we help our students recognize the silver lining in the midst of disappointment?

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

2020 Vision, Reimagined

The unexpected events of the year are giving us clearer vision.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Faith in the Public Square

How my faith informs my work as a U.S. senator.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Reimagining the Imago Dei

Using Genesis 1 to understand the value of diversity on campus.

APRIL 17, 2020

Wrestling with a Painful Past

What a centuries-old structure reveals about a current reality.

APRIL 17, 2020

Helping the Helpers

Equipping Christian leaders and groups engaging in disaster relief.

APRIL 17, 2020

Moving Past Theory

How CCCU institutions are turning talk about improving racial diversity and inclusion into action.

APRIL 17, 2020

Healing Racial Trauma

A necessary primer in understanding and overcoming the lasting trauma of racism.

APRIL 17, 2020

Leith Anderson to Receive Dellenback Global Leadership Award

Former President of the National Association of Evangelicals named recipient of CCCU award.

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Graham Smith Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

Co-founder of Times Square Restaurant P.S. Kitchen embodies radical generosity.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Sharing the Full Gospel Story

The Last Word

OCTOBER 7, 2019

More Than Just a Meal

Students increasingly face food insecurity, leaving them hungry for more than just knowledge.

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Preparing for Gen Z

The next generation of students is coming to campus, and it's unlike any generation before.

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Responding to a New Reality

Student needs and demographics are changing. How are CCCU leaders adapting?

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Our Unique Hope

From the Editor

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Walking the Path of Reconciliation

On Diversity

OCTOBER 7, 2019

It’s Worth It

From the President

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Technology and the Human Future

Shaping how we engage revolutionary technology.

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Acclaimed ‘Mr. Darwin’s Tree’ Returns to CCCU Campuses

Play explores Darwin’s life within context of science, faith, and family.

JULY 22, 2019

This, Here, Now

The key to flourishing isn’t to look to the future, but to live in the present.

APRIL 30, 2019

Witnessing an Earthly Resurrection

A recent graduation ceremony in a unique context illustrates the power of Christ in action.

APRIL 30, 2019

Campus Life at Christian Colleges

A recurring challenge, or a new opportunity?

APRIL 30, 2019

Love as God Intended

Our work centers on loving others as God calls us to. But what does that look like?

APRIL 30, 2019

Cultivating Discernment

Developing and utilizing this trait is easier in community.

APRIL 30, 2019

Travel Light, Hold it Tight

On Academics

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

What Higher Ed Can Learn From Faith-Based Colleges and Universities

College Board CEO: How Religious Education Helps Us Rethink the College Admissions Race

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The Courage of Curiosity

How the hope of the Gospel propels us to ask hard questions.

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Finding Ourselves After Darwin

A new book explores science and faith with engagement not agreement, as the goal.

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Creating a Noble Life

From The President

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Meeting a Different Kind of Need

New campus clinic trains students to serve those with autism and other development disorders.

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

CCCU Comments on Education Department Rule-Making Topics

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Breathing as Vocation

Our everyday interactions are powerful opportunities to connect with and share God’s power.

JULY 6, 2018

Feasting and the Great Commandment

Experiential education helps us become people rooted firmly in our Christian faith.

JULY 6, 2018

From Senior Project to Best-Seller

How a CCCU alumna’s novel is changing perspectives.

JULY 6, 2018

‘Divided We Fall’ Offers a Needed Exercise in Evangelical Ecumenicism

The book offers a model for fostering church oneness.

JULY 6, 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 Supports Second Chances Through Prison Reform

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

MAY 22, 2018

Navigating the Evangelical Identity Crisis

The key is making sure our identity is first a reflection of Jesus, says Mark Labberton.

MAY 6, 2018

Economic Impact of Christian Higher Education

A new study reveals that CCCU schools generate $60 billion in economic impact annually.

MARCH 26, 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

Just Dance

Belhaven student utilizes dance therapy to help Yazidi children find their feet again.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Going the Extra Mile

When English classes overflowed, Southeastern University students took the classroom to the home.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Filling an Unmet Need

Two new campus locations are enabling Houghton College to better serve refugees in New York state.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The Unexpected Next Step

How students from Iraq and Syria came to a Christian college in Lithuania.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

From the President: This Is The Moment

NOVEMBER 28, 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

Can There Be Harmony in Our Division?

How confident pluralism unites us without erasing our differing beliefs.

JULY 12, 2017

A Necessary Pairing: The Theology of Marriage and of Compassion

JULY 12, 2017

The Cultural Value of Christian Higher Education

Christian colleges can develop students in ways few other institutions can.

JULY 10, 2017

Religious Freedom, Civil Rights, and Sexuality

A Christian ethicist’s view of Fairness for All.

JUNE 9, 2017

Fairness for All

In the debate between LGBTQ rights and religious freedom, is there a way forward?

JUNE 9, 2017