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A faster path to a meaningful career: CUW launches new Psychology Pre-Graduate Scholar Pathway

CUW is responding to student interest and national workforce needs with a newly approved MS Pre-Graduate Scholar Pathway, launching Fall 2026.

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Concordia University Wisconsin helps address the healthcare workforce shortage

Across Wisconsin and the nation, healthcare systems are facing a critical workforce shortage. Concordia University Wisconsin is helping meet this urgent need by preparing 388 healthcare graduates in the class of 2025 who are ready to serve where they are most needed.

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Powered by Curiosity, Grounded in Courage = Future Social Worker

To future social workers: We encourage you to embrace the curiosity within yourself. Ethical practice begins with a commitment to continuous self-reflection and self-awareness.

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CUW Social Work Students Partner With Local Veterans

Each fall, the Concordia University Wisconsin Social Work Department partners with the Veterans Services Office to provide junior social work students with a hands-on learning experience. This year marks the sixth year of this tradition, and its impact continues to grow.

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Honoring and Supporting Our Veterans: How Concordia Empowers Those Who Served

Every November, Concordia University Wisconsin takes time to honor those who have served our nation. But beyond a single day or event, the university’s commitment to veterans continues year-round—through hands-on empathy training, academic and emotional support, and an enduring mission to serve others in Christ-like love.

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Student Spotlight: Mikayla Dolan

As a double major in psychology and social work, Mikayla Dolan dedicates her time to CUW through club involvement, to the broader community through service, and to building a bright future for herself.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jensen Hurley

CUW alumna Jensen Hurley is a powerful example of resilience. A survivor of domestic violence and substance use disorder (SUD), she has transformed her life with courage and faith.

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11 places social workers change lives

Social workers are everywhere—quietly making an impact in schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and even corporate boardrooms. Their work is essential to individual and community well-being. For many, social work is more than a career. It’s a calling.

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From classroom to community: The ripple effects of Social Work Education run deep

Social work is more than a profession. It is a movement. And every student who passes through our BSW program becomes a part of that movement.

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CUW introduces Business Management Graduate Certificate for MSW students

Concordia is launching a program that will allow Master of Social Work students to complete business courses alongside their core coursework, providing them with a solid foundation in business management without extending their time in school.

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