President's Speaker Series

Bringing Top-Level Experts to the CCU Campus

Colorado Christian University’s President's Speaker Series features leading voices from politics, business, the arts, and more. Join the CCU community as we explore the intersection of faith and real-world action from Christian luminaries across all walks of life.

"The President’s Speaker Series offers CCU a unique opportunity to host national and international leaders, entrepreneurs, performing artists, and influential political figures on our campus to engage our students, faculty, and community." - President Hogue

Jeremy S. Adams speaking with President Hogue

Highlights

Vice President Mike Pence
and Mrs. Karen Pence
Steven Curtis Chapman
and Mary Beth Chapman 

Upcoming Speakers

Hugh Hewitt

 March 13, 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening of ideas and conversation as renowned radio host, author, and political commentator Hugh Hewitt visits CCU. In his presentation, A Flock of Black Swans: A Breakdown of American Politics and Modern Journalism, Hewitt will offer sharp, thought-provoking insights drawn from decades at the forefront of media, law, and public discourse, exploring the unexpected forces shaping our political and cultural landscape. The evening will continue with a moderated Q&A led by President Hogue, providing a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of today’s most influential voices.

Event Information

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Hugh Hewitt

Hugh Hewitt is the host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and a Fox News contributor. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996, where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990.

Take a Look at Some of Our Past Speakers

Vice President Mike Pence

Vice President
Mike Pence

Watch Lecture | Press Release

Former Second Lady Mrs. Karen Pence

Former Second Lady
Mrs. Karen Pence

Watch Lecture | Press Release

the hogues and the chapmans smiling together

Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman

Watch Performance | Press Release

president hogue and jeremy s adams

Jeremy S. Adams

Watch Lecture | Press Release

brenton brown band worshiping at chapel

Brenton Brown Band

Watch Chapel Service

president eric hogue and pat gelsinger shaking hands

Pat Gelsinger

Press Release

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