News Archive 2024

Greg Schaller Named Centennial Institute Director

President Eric K. Hogue and the Office of the President at Colorado Christian University (CCU) are thrilled to announce that Greg Schaller will return to CCU as director of the Centennial Institute, the university’s public policy think tank, effective January 2, 2025.

Colorado Christian University Dedicates Armstrong Center

Colorado Christian University, the leading interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, dedicated the newly-constructed Armstrong Center on the university’s Lakewood campus Friday, October 5, 2024.

Centennial Institute Honors Woodson

The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University welcomed 275 distinguished guests to the CCU campus on Thursday, October 3, 2024, for the presentation of the Eighth Annual William L. Armstrong Award to Robert L. Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center in Washington, D.C.

Woodson to Receive Armstrong Award

Robert L. Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center in Washington, D.C., will receive the 2024 William L. Armstrong Award from Colorado Christian University in partnership with the family of former U.S. Senator William L. Armstrong. The award will be presented at a dinner in Woodson’s honor Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the CCU Event Center.

CCU Named a Top University in the West

Colorado Christian University (CCU), the leading interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #55 among Regional Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s “2025 Best Colleges” rankings. This recognition reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community engagement.

CCU Named a Fastest-growing University for 9th Year

Colorado Christian University, the flagship Christian liberal arts university in the Rocky Mountain Region, was recently named the ninth fastest-growing college or university in the private, nonprofit, master's degree-granting category, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education's 2024-25 Almanac of Higher Education. It is the ninth consecutive year the University has held its position as one of the fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in the U.S.

Colorado Christian University Named a ‘Great Option’ by Heritage Foundation

Colorado Christian University, the preeminent interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, was named a “Great Option” in the Heritage Foundation’s recently released “Choose College with Confidence” guide. “Great Option” is the guide’s highest recommendation.

Pence, Chapman Join CCU President’s Speaker Series

Colorado Christian University is excited to announce Vice President Mike Pence and five-time GRAMMY Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will headline the inaugural President’s Speaker Series.

CCU Ranked a Top University by the WSJ

Colorado Christian University, the leading Christian university in the eight-state Rocky Mountain region, has been included in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025 for a second consecutive year. This prestigious list is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse, and Statista, the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

CCU, Herzl Institute Partner on Political Philosophy of the Bible Course

Colorado Christian University, the leading interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, is partnering with the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem on a groundbreaking initiative to develop an introductory course in the political philosophy of the Hebrew Bible.

Anderson Named VP of Student Life and Traditional Enrollment

The Office of the President is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Neal Anderson as the Vice President of Student Life and Traditional Enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies effective August 1. Dr. Anderson has served in an interim capacity since April.

CCU Men's Golf Wins National Title

A memorable season came to a close on Saturday for the Cougars as they faced off with North Georgia for the National Championship. The two teams battled to the very end, but it was Colorado Christian who showed the poise and grittiness at the end to claim the university's first national title.

Armstrong Center Performance Hall Named for McDonald Family

Colorado Christian University, the premiere non-denominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, is excited to announce the naming of the McDonald Performance Hall in the Armstrong Center on the university’s Lakewood campus.

CCU Dedicates Donnithorne Great Hall

A transformational season of Colorado Christian University's history was commemorated on April 23, 2024, when the institution came together to honor Dr. Larry Donnithorne and his wife, Fran.

CCU Honors Class of 2024

Colorado Christian University (CCU) honored 1,453 graduates during the University’s 109th commencement Friday, May 10, 2024, at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Jon Poag Named CCU Athletics Director

Colorado Christian University is excited to announce Jon Poag as the new athletics director beginning July 1, 2024. Poag has served as the head cross country and track and field coach for the men’s and women’s teams since 2015 and as the assistant athletics director for facilities since 2023. He succeeds Brian Wall who will be retiring after more than seven years overseeing one of the most successful periods in Cougar Athletics.

Scherling, VP of Academic Affairs, Announces Retirement

Dr. Sarah Scherling, vice president of Academic Affairs for Colorado Christian University’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies, has announced her retirement effective June 30, marking the end of more than 25 years of service at the university.

CCU to Help Lead Colorado March for Life

The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is excited to announce that the university has been selected to help lead the inaugural Colorado March for Life, hosted by the National March for Life organization and Pro-Life Colorado.

CCU Athletic Director Brian Wall to Retire June 30

Colorado Christian University Athletic Director Brian Wall will retire June 30 after more than seven years overseeing Cougar Athletics. Under Wall’s leadership and vision, CCU has climbed to heights not previously seen in the university’s history.

CCU Professor Awarded Grant to Study Intersection of STEM and Worship

Dr. Cory Hixson, associate professor of engineering at Colorado Christian University, has been awarded a $25,000 Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant to advance the exploration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professional practice as components of Christian worship.