Five hopeful signs college students are seeking truth once more

It would be easy to end this year discouraged. From campus unrest to ideological extremes at some of the most prestigious universities in America, 2025 gave us more than enough to lament. But as a university president, and as we approach this season of Christmas, a time marked by reflection, renewal and hope, I believe the full story of higher education this year was not just about collapse. It was also about conviction. 

This was a year when students spoke up. Parents got involved. Christian leaders stayed the course.