“Our mission is to do good in this world.”

We have a new idea. If you believe universities and colleges could work together to serve all learners and could offer customized learning solutions to industry and non-profits — all in the name of advancing the common good — you should spend two minutes with Dr. John Comerford, president of the Coalition for the Common Good.

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A Common Mission for the Common Good

The Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) is a network of affiliated private, nonprofit colleges and universities that, through collaboration and integration, provide transformative education and lifelong learning. Together, we are dedicated to promoting the common good, including democracy, social justice, equity, inclusion, and engaged global citizenship.

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In the News

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Turning a Dream Into Action

The need to find a space where we belong, where we can be our own selves, use our voices for the greater good, and build growth-fostering relationships that move us

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A Synergy of Purpose

The more I’ve learned about the Coalition for the Common Good, its purposes and its potential, the more I view it as a very innovative way for institutions of higher

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Why Education Is More Than a Degree for Military Spouses

Dream, Duty, and Decisions. Military life comes with a unique set of challenges, especially for spouses. Frequent relocations, unpredictable schedules, and career disruptions are just part of the reality. But

Collaboration over competition

Access over exclusivity

Equity over injustice

Inventive over irrelevant

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Historic commitments. United by a shared mission. An uncommon approach to the common good.

We're not afraid to be first.

We know what it means to take risks. To do the right thing before it’s popular. To be the first to find solutions when things aren’t working. We are national leaders in access and affordability, co-education, shared governance, and adult and graduate education.

We have a History of championing for good.

Want to help us build something extraordinary?

You can help higher education reach its fullest potential- and help more people gain the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to reach theirs. Learn how you can support the Coalition for the Common Good.