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CCCU Expands Global Network with New Members

New members join global network of Christian institutions.

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CCCU Awards 2025 Networking Grants

CCCU Awards $70,000 in Faculty Research Grants

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

CCCU Announces Joel Dillon as Senior Vice President of Advancement

Dillon will lead and increase the development of advancement strategies for the CCCU.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

CCCU Appoints Andrea Thies to Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff

Thies tasked with assisting President Hoag in elevating & supporting the CCCU.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

Nominations Open for CCCU 2026 Young Alumni Award

Annual Award Highlights the Meaningful Work of Christian Higher Ed Alums

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

CCCU Expands Global Network with New Members

New members join global network of Christian institutions.

JULY 8, 2025

CCCU Statement on Passing of Pope Francis

CCCU Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis

APRIL 21, 2025

CCCU Participates in 2025 Second Chance Month

CCCU Participates in 2025 Second Chance Month

APRIL 3, 2025

CCCU Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

Statement from DOE provides clarification for members

JANUARY 28, 2025

CCCU Names Amanda Staggenborg Vice President of Communications

Staggenborg will continue to lead communication efforts for the CCCU.

JANUARY 2, 2025

CCCU Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

CCCU Extends Sympathies on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

DECEMBER 29, 2024

CCCU Appoints Jill Hartness to Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff

Hartness will assist President Hoag in elevating & supporting the CCCU.

DECEMBER 2, 2024

CCCU Announces 2025 Young Alumni Award Winner

CCCU Announces 2025 Young Alumni Award Winner

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

CCCU Names Andrea Thies as Vice President for Advancement

Thies Joins CCCU to Help Lead Development & Fundraising Efforts

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

CCCU Awards $70,000 in Faculty Research Grants

Annual awards foster research collaboration between CCCU & non-CCCU faculty teams

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

CCCU Names Joy Mosley Vice President for Government & Strategic Relations

Mosley Continues to lead Advocacy Efforts for CCCU

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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

Gratefulness for Continued Protection of Religious Liberty and Christian Mission

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Announces New President

Dr. David Hoag Named Eighth President of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

JULY 15, 2024

CCCU Announces Transition for Middle East Studies Program

New Oversight for Middle East Semester Program Set to Begin in Spring 2025

JULY 8, 2024

Nominations Now Open for the 2025 CCCU Young Alumni Award

Annual Award Highlights the Meaningful Work of Christian Higher Ed Alums

JUNE 11, 2024

CCCU Participates in 2024 Second Chance Month

CCCU Participates in 2024 Second Chance Month

APRIL 4, 2024

CCCU Announces New International Institutions and Affiliate Categories

CCCU's global network expands with new members & affiliate categories.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Announces Leadership Change in 2025

CCCU Announces Leadership Change in 2025

DECEMBER 18, 2023

CCCU Announces 2024 Young Alumni Award Winner

CCCU Announces 2024 Young Alumni Award Winner

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CCCU Announces 2023-24 Presidential Fellows

CCCU Announces Inaugural Presidential Fellows for 2023-24

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CCCU Extends Prayer for Middle East Region

Prayers Continue for Peace in the Region

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CCCU Announces Updates to Middle East Studies Program

Updates Announced for Middle East Semester Program for 2023-24 Academic Year

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

CCCU Awards $68,000 in Faculty Research Grants

Grant funded projects increase research collaboration between CCCU & non-CCCU faculty teams

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Gratitude for Lena Crouso's Work as Senior Fellow for Diversity

Dr. Lena Crouso Retires After Years of Accomplished Work in Christian Higher Ed

AUGUST 31, 2023

CCCU Statement on 303 Creative Case

CCCU Statement on 303 Creative Case

JULY 3, 2023

CCCU Statement on Affirmative Action Supreme Court Decision

CCCU Statement on Supreme Court Decision

JUNE 30, 2023

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Accepting Nominations for the 2024 CCCU Young Alumni Award

Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2024 Award

JUNE 12, 2023

CCCU Announces Updates to American Studies Program

Updates Announced for Washington, D.C. Semester Program for 2023-24 Academic Year

MAY 23, 2023

CCCU Participates in 2023 Second Chance Month 

Honoring Second Chance Month: CCCU Members Bring New Opportunities to Prisons

APRIL 3, 2023

"Fire From Heaven" Spring 2023 Performance Tours North America

Theatrical Tour Continues of “Fire from Heaven: Michael Faraday & the Dawn of the Electrical Age"

MARCH 14, 2023

CCCU Welcomes New Members from El Salvador and Oklahoma

Schools join global network of more than 185 Christian institutions.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

David Brooks Receives 2023 Mark O. Hatfield Award

The CCCU Honors David Brooks with the 2023 Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Award

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Darren Campbell Receives 2023 Champion of Vision Award

The CCCU Honors Darren Campbell with the 2023 Champion of Vision Award

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

ADVANCE Magazine is Best in Class

CCCU’s ADVANCE Magazine Wins “Best in Class” from Evangelical Press Association

DECEMBER 16, 2022

CCCU Statement on Respect for Marriage Act

The CCCU responds to the passing of the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. Senate:

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

CCCU Announces 2023 Young Alumni Award Winner & Runner-Up

Alumni honored with annual award recognizing contributions to their communities.

NOVEMBER 21, 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 Statement on Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

CCCU Extends Sympathies on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CCCU Announces Senior Fellow for Diversity

Dr. Lena Crouso named Senior Advisor and Fellow for Diversity

AUGUST 30, 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 Director in Residence of the American Studies Program

Dr. Doug Koopman joins the CCCU as the Director in Residence of the American Studies Program.

JUNE 30, 2022

CCCU Names Chief Communications Officer

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

JUNE 28, 2022

Nominations Open for CCCU 2023 Young Alumni Award

The CCCU is now accepting nominations for the 2023 CCCU Young Alumni Award.

JUNE 13, 2022

CCCU Welcomes Four New Institutions

Schools join an expansive network of more than 185 Christian institutions worldwide.

MARCH 9, 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 Names Chief Advancement Officer

Dr. Jill Hartness, Educational Leader and Successful Fundraiser, Joins Senior Leadership Team.

DECEMBER 9, 2021

CCCU President Receives Faith and Leadership Award

Shirley V. Hoogstra Was Awarded the 2022 Maggie Sloan Crawford Award from Olivet.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Six CCCU Institutions Awarded Inclusion Immigration Grants

Second cohort awarded grants to participate in the National Inclusion Campaign.

OCTOBER 13, 2021

CCCU President Joins Partnership for American Democracy’s National Leadership Council

Shirley V. Hoogstra to join a group of leaders across a variety of sectors.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

CCCU Statement on Deweese-Boyd v. Gordon College Lawsuit

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

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

Additional Resources: Hunter v. Department of Education Lawsuit

National study from Rutgers University highlights LGBTQ student experience.

MAY 12, 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

BestSemester to Become CCCU GlobalEd

CCCU rebrands their experiential education programs.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

CCCU Awards $100,000 in Faculty Research Grants

Faculty recipients announced for projects promoting faith-integrated scholarship.

OCTOBER 6, 2020

CCCU Forms Innovative Partnership with Ed Tech Company CampusEDU

New collaboration provides state-of-the-art online education.

OCTOBER 5, 2020

CCCU Hosts Virtual Roundtables for Campus Leaders

Virtual gatherings serve as valuable connection point.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

SCIO Offers Virtual Courses for Faculty on Science & Christianity

CCCU faculty invited to apply for new cohort-model program.

JULY 6, 2020

BestSemester Program Update

CCCU makes changes to off-campus study program offerings.

JUNE 26, 2020

CCCU Webinar Series: Opportunities & Challenges for Higher Education

CCCU hosts webinar series to address the impact of COVID-19 and beyond.

MAY 13, 2020

CCCU Monitoring of & Response to COVID-19

Evolving updates on the coronavirus.

MARCH 10, 2020

CCCU Hosts Regional Immigration Summits Across the Country

Summits gather students, faculty & campus leaders to discuss biblically-based immigration reform.

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

CCCU Hosts 400 Christian Higher Education Professionals in California

Annual event brings together key leaders across disciplines.

FEBRUARY 4, 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

Generous Gift Doubles CCCU Faculty Scholarship Fund

Christian Community Credit Union pledges $135,000 over three years.

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Graham Smith Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

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

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Senator Ben Sasse to Receive Hatfield Leadership Award

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

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

CCCU Hosts Third Annual Diversity Conference

300 campus leaders join for conference at George Fox University.

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Faith-Based Institutions Top Student Engagement Category in WSJ Rankings

Four CCCU institutions featured in top 10 schools for Student Engagement.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Dr. Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu Joins CCCU Leadership Team

Denu named next Vice President for Educational Programs.

JULY 30, 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

CCCU Names Stan Rosenberg as Vice President for Research and Scholarship

Executive Director of SCIO celebrates 20 years with the CCCU.

JUNE 18, 2019

CCCU Names Mandi Bolton as Vice President for Finance and Administration

Bolton brings two decades of experience to the role.

APRIL 17, 2019

CCCU Announces New Director for Australia Studies Centre

Program to introduce new international business emphasis in January 2020.

MARCH 20, 2019

CCCU Launches Innovative Online Consortium

Participating institutions can share online courses to expand curricula with minimal expense.

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

CCCU Hosts 400+ Christian Higher Education Professionals in Florida

Annual conferences bring together key leaders across disciplines.

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Jacob Atem Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

Former “Lost Boy” of Sudan inspires hope through Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization.

JANUARY 16, 2019

Walter & Darlene Hansen Honored for Over Two Decades of Service

Couple celebrated for 20 years of financial contributions to support Christian scholarship.

JANUARY 10, 2019

CCCU Celebrates 15 Years of Student Programs in Australia & Uganda

Australia Studies Centre and Uganda Studies Program hit milestone anniversary.

DECEMBER 19, 2018

CCCU Urges Repeal of Tax on Nonprofits

Problematic tax will undermine civil sector.

DECEMBER 7, 2018

CCCU Launches New Faculty Grant for BestSemester Site Visits

Grants will sponsor faculty visits to CCCU off-campus programs.

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

CCCU Comments on Education Department Rule-Making Topics

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

CCCU Students Prepare for Visit to Cuba

Travel component gives Latin American Studies Program students new perspectives.

AUGUST 30, 2018

Nominations Open for CCCU Young Alumni Award

Institutions asked to submit a nominee by Sept. 21.

AUGUST 2, 2018

CCCU Launches New Development Office

New team will help the CCCU expand capacity for advancing faith and intellect for the common good.

JUNE 19, 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 Names Recipients of Key Faculty Scholarship Grants

These grants promote excellent faith-integrated scholarship and research.

MAY 10, 2018

LAFSC Co-Director Named a Top VR Influencer

Top tech website honors Bucher’s leadership in virtual reality and storytelling.

MARCH 28, 2018

Economic Impact of Christian Higher Education

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

MARCH 26, 2018

Group Selected for SCIO Science and Religion Project

The diverse group will engage in research connected to science and the humanities.

MARCH 8, 2018

CCCU Names Daniel Siefken Next LASP Director

Siefken to begin role as director of Latin American Studies Program on June 1.

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Angie Thomas Named CCCU Young Alumni Award Winner

Belhaven University grad and author of the bestseller "The Hate U Give" will receive the 2018 award.

JANUARY 26, 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

ACCU to Receive 2018 CCCU Philanthropy Award

Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the CCCU and its members.

JANUARY 16, 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

David Dockery to Receive 2018 Dellenback Award

The award honors outstanding contributions to Christian higher education.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

New Tax Bill Will Make College More Expensive

Several provisions important to affordability are threatened to be eliminated.

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In Memoriam: Takanori Kobayashi

The visionary president of Tokyo Christian University passed away Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 31, 2017

CCCU Supports Equal Disaster Relief Treatment

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

OCTOBER 26, 2017

From Costa Rica Back to Campus

A CCCU faculty immersion workshop in Costa Rica is already making waves in the U.S.

OCTOBER 24, 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 Schools Score High in Annual College Rankings

The national rankings prove CCCU institutions are excellent at student engagement.

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Murdock Trust Awards CCCU Capacity-Building Grant

Generous gift will support the establishment of the CCCU’s development office.

SEPTEMBER 22, 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

Three New Institutions Join CCCU

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

AUGUST 29, 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

Networking Grants Fund New Musical Collaboration

How a CCCU grant is enabling three women to revive the soprano duet to vocalize a new message.

APRIL 26, 2017

Women in Leadership Conference Draws Crowd

Over 600 leaders in Christian higher education gathered for the second annual event.

APRIL 10, 2017

$100,000 Grant From Christian Credit Union

The grant will result in a narrative of the economic impact of CCCU's U.S. institutions.

MARCH 15, 2017

BestSemester to Launch Northern Ireland Semester

The program, offered spring-only, is being developed in partnership with John Brown University.

MARCH 8, 2017

SCIO Receives Nearly $2 Million for Science/Religion

Select CCCU faculty will receive interdisciplinary training in science and religion.

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

CCCU Adds Two New Affiliates

Kilns College in Oregon and Seoul Theological College in South Korea expand the scope of CCCU.

FEBRUARY 24, 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

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