American Council on Education’s Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities

Washington, D.C. - June 8: Catholic University of America president Peter Kilpatrick speaks on a panel during the American Council on Education’s Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities held at Heritage Hall on Catholic University of America campus on June 8, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The conference theme, “Learning to Disagree Better – What Faith-Based Colleges and Universities Can Bring to the National Dialogue,” focuses on creating campus environments where interpersonal differences and debate foster togetherness. (Tim Nwachukwu/Nwachukwu Works for the Deseret News)