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Rising above: How Cornerstone University, Montreat, and LeTourneau found success

(ANALYSIS) Christian colleges and universities are in a tough spot.
Spiraling costs and shrinking demographics, plus technological and other
cultural concerns, are putting unprecedented pressure on them. That’s why
the news from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., caught my
attention. John Fea, writing for Current, broke the news that “Cornerstone
University fires tenured professors and terminates all humanities and arts
programs.”

Southwestern Seminary reveals details on mishandling of sexual assault report

In a troubling revelation, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) has disclosed new information regarding the mishandling of a sexual assault report by a former staff member. This development adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the …

Portrait of Calvin University president Wiebe Boer.

Key Points Wiebe Boer, the president of Calvin University, has resigned following a misconduct complaint related to an inappropriate relationship. The university’s board accepted his resignation after an investigation, which determined the relationship violated the …

A child sits at a desk holding a pen over paper and surrounded by a globe, books, and school supplies.

Between 1946 and 1972, children attending Catholic schools across the nation eagerly anticipated each new installment of the Treasure Chest of Fun & Facts. These “treasure chests” contained illustrated narratives about the Catholic faith, tales …

A toddler holds an item out and arms length, showing it to someone.

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two Denver-area parishes and the Archdiocese of Denver, alleging that Colorado’s universal preschool funding program violates the Constitution by unfairly excluding Catholic preschools that seek to join …

A blue backpack lays on a bright yellow background with school supplies spilling out of it.

A group of parents in Maryland is taking their opposition to LGBTQ-oriented books in schools to federal court. These books, referred to as “inclusivity” books, were introduced to students from pre-K through eighth grade. However, …

A classroom with a blackboard, large map, and individual desks is shown.

Two bishops of Virginia, Barry Knestout and Michael Burbidge, have expressed their approval and support for the new parental rights and transgender school policies implemented by Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. The newly released policies, …

The sign for Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville is shown surrounded by grass.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has reached a settlement of $80,000 with a former graduate student, Maggie DeJong, to resolve a lawsuit in which she accused the university of discriminating against her due to her …

A toddler sits on an adults lap as they look at an open book that is out of focus and between the camera and readers.

The graphic novel “The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph,” authored by Marian Father Donald Calloway, captivates readers with its vibrant pages brimming with colorful details. The story revolves around an endearing family comprising a mother, …

A man sits at desk with a computer and holds a pen over paper.

In East Palestine, Ohio, following a train derailment carrying noxious chemicals, the First United Presbyterian Church has stepped forward to provide its premises as a working site for a group of researchers from the University …