Government agencies unjustly targeting GCU
Federal officials coordinating efforts with frivolous accusations in order to bring harm to largest Christian university in the country
Government officials associated with the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and under the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are coordinating efforts to unjustly target GCU in what appears to be retaliation for the university filing an ongoing lawsuit against ED regarding its nonprofit status.
While such accusations may sound extraordinary, the facts in these documents make clear that this is occurring at an alarming level for government agencies to be taking against the largest Christian university in the country.
View Documents:
- Statement regarding Department of Education comments by Miguel Cardona
- GCU Statement Regarding the Arizona SAA Audit
- GCU’s Statement: Federal Government Continues to Attack with Another Inquiry
- GCU President: FTC allegations are ‘height of absurdity’
- GCU's Statement to FTC
- GCU Appeals Fine from U.S. Dept of Education
- Stakeholder Message from President Mueller
- GCU's Open Letter to Department of Education Secretary
- GCU's Full Statement
- GCU's Executive Summary
- Department of Education Comment & GCU Response
- GCU Statement Video
Prominent community leaders support GCU
Our organization thrives thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated students, parents, alumni and our vibrant local community. Our students, graduates and parents personify the GCU mission by contributing their passion, creativity and hard work fulfilling their purpose in the classroom, their professions and communities. Likewise, our community leaders understand the value and contributions GCU makes to workforce and economic development as evidenced in their following statements.
In the news
Media coverage of GCU’s dispute with federal agencies:
- Biden’s Education Department Officially Declares War on Grand Canyon University - The New American
- Is Biden Admin Trying to Shut Down Largest Christian University in America? – CBN News (youtube.com)
- Miguel Cardona admits he has a vendetta against a Christian college - Washington Examiner
- The College Fix - FTC lawsuit prompts GCU to accuse Biden administration of extreme anti-Christian bias
- Daily Caller – Joe Biden’s Latest Target – Christian Colleges
- Goldwater Institute – Why is Biden Admin Targeting Grand Canyon University? We’re Suing to Find Out.
- The Arizona Sun Times - Goldwater Institute Sues Department of Education over ‘Unprecedented’ $37 Million Fine Assessed Against Arizona’s Christian Grand Canyon University
- Fox Business - President of largest Christian university in US responds to FTC lawsuit
- American Family News - Prediction: Gov't attacks on Christian universities won't end with GCU
- Fox News - Biden just imposed the largest fine ever on a Christian college
- MSN - The Biden administration's latest student loan heist
- Minding the Campus - Biden’s Department of Education Appears to be Weaponizing Fines
- The Wall Street Journal - Biden Regulators Fine a Christian College
- Fox News - Largest Christian university in the nation alleges it's being unjustly targeted by federal agencies
- Charisma News - The Nation's Largest Christian University Cries Foul Over Federal Agency Scrutiny
- The Western Journal - Nation's Largest Christian University Says It's Being 'Unjustly' Targeted by the Federal Government
- Phoenix Business Journal - Why this Arizona university president is waging a legal war with the U.S. Department of Education
- Inside Higher Ed - Grand Canyon University Lambastes Federal Agencies in ‘Unusual’ Public Statement
- KTAR - Grand Canyon University accuses federal officials of retaliation in conflict over nonprofit status
- Washington Examiner - Christian university alleges Biden administration launched 'bad faith' investigations
- The Federalist - Christian University Blasts ‘Obviously Political’ Harassment From Education Department
Help support GCU in its effort to combat unjust federal government overreach.
Since day one, our request from the Department of Education has been simple:
- Recognize and approve our nonprofit status, which is already acknowledged by every other regulatory body, including the IRS.
- Stop these unjust and targeted actions against the largest Christian university in the nation.
At GCU, we stand unwaveringly behind three fundamental principles:
- Investment in Excellence: We take immense pride in our commitment to providing an outstanding academic environment where our students, faculty, staff and community flourish.
- Transparency: GCU is dedicated to maintaining a transparent environment for both prospective and current students.
- Student-First Philosophy: Every decision made by GCU and our partner, Grand Canyon Education, is rooted in our unwavering dedication to putting students first, striving to continually improve their educational experience.
We encourage you to contact your congressional representatives and tell them why you stand with GCU.