Centennial Institute

08/26/2026

What is Senator Ben Sasse's hope as he faces his terminal diagnosis? CCU Board Chairman Wil Armstrong asked Sasse about his faith in Jesus in an exclusive interview for the 2026 Western Conservative Summit.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rUR6B0t95TI

08/25/2026

Join the Centennial Institute for our upcoming Last Lecture event with Dr. Lacy Cleveland, CCU Associate Professor of Health Sciences.

Our world is steadily becoming dominated by screens. We are losing what it means to be human and interact with the natural world – and it’s coming at a cost to our mental, physical, and social health. Dr. Cleveland will examine the benefits of engaging with our physical world and discuss what it means to go “back to the garden” to ensure human flourishing in our culture today.

Register now: https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/last-lecture-series-dr-lacy-cleveland/

08/24/2026

Colorado Christian University students are back on campus today! We're so excited for a new year of programming for our students.

Curious what we have in store? Check out our website for all of our fall events: centennial.ccu.edu/events

08/22/2026

All speeches from the 2026 Western Conservative Summit are now available on our YouTube channel.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFYTkMqpvQko

08/12/2026

What an honor it was to have Colorado statesman and Centennial Institute co-founder John Andrews join us at the Western Conservative Summit to share a special nod to our great state on its 150th birthday.

Read his remarks on Backbone America: https://www.backboneamerica.net/america/2026/8/2/glorious-colorado-a-salute

08/11/2026

Join Centennial Institute for an incredible evening with noted author and thought leader, Arthur C. Brooks.

Millions today describe a growing sense of emptiness, a lack of purpose and significance. And there’s a reason: Rapid cultural, economic, and technological changes have rewired our brains, reducing their ability to perceive depth and purpose. Dr. Brooks will consider what it means to reclaim our happiness for the modern age.

Register now: https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/an-evening-with-dr-arthur-brooks/

08/05/2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio won the non-partisan straw poll taken during this past weekend’s Western Conservative Summit, topping a crowded field of potential 2028 presidential contenders.

Read more: https://centennial.ccu.edu/press/western-conservative-summit-straw-poll-sends-early-2028-signal/

08/04/2026

What an incredible return of the Western Conservative Summit! After a two-year hiatus, we were delighted to welcome fellow conservatives back and to host it for the first time on Colorado Christian University's campus.

The Summit has always been more than just a conference; it is a community devoted to Faith, Family, Freedom, and Future. We can't wait for 2027!

Livestreams of all mainstage sessions are available on Fox Nation and our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

08/01/2026

Day two of the Western Conservative Summit has commenced! Join us on the livestream:

After a two-year hiatus, this milestone Summit will consider A New ...