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Like Father, Like Son: An Uncommon Journey of Education and Service

On a sunny May weekend, two names rang out across the Concordia University Wisconsin commencement stage over the course of two days—Shaun Luehring and son Casey Luehring. One, a seasoned educator and president of a school network. The other, a new nurse preparing to begin his first job in a hospital emergency department.

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Commencement 2025 (Updated): Recognizing an uncommon day in the lives of CUW graduates

Peering out at a sea of caps and gowns, you can truly recognize that this is an unsurpassed day of celebration. It’s not only one of the biggest days for the graduates, it’s an extremely important day for family, friends, faculty, staff, and peers to be able to come and show respect for those who have worked so hard to get here.

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CUW Commencement 2025: Here’s what you need to know!

CUW Commencement weekend is right around the corner: Friday-Saturday, May 2-3. Here are a few things to know as you prepare for the big event.

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The 2025 CUW President’s Golf Classic is September 15!

Join Concordia President Dr. Erik Ankerberg, along with fellow alumni, friends, and supporters of Concordia University Wisconsin, for a fun day of golf to benefit student scholarships!

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Concordia offers opportunity for community members to explore assistive technology

By enhancing its simulated on-campus apartment with assistive and adaptive technology, Concordia University is addressing critical gaps in support, accessibility, and independent living resources for those in Ozaukee County and beyond. A new effort at Concordia University Wisconsin is turning the university’s on-campus simulated apartment into a vital resource for individuals in the community who […]

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Concordia alumni named 2025 LEA distinguished honorees

Each year, the Lutheran Education Association honors teachers and administrators through a series of awards that recognize a commitment to Christian education and students. Four of Concordia’s alumni have been selected to receive awards this year.

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Concordia’s March Matchness scheduled for March 26

On Wednesday, March 26, Concordia University will host its fifth annual day of giving to benefit the university’s Mequon campus. Titled “March MATCHness,” the 24-hour initiative invites the entire Concordia University Wisconsin community—students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends—to come together to advance the Concordia mission and to make a huge impact in the lives […]

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Growing as a literacy leader

CUW Master of Science in Education—Literacy alumna Karen DeWalt reflects with gratitude on her journey of achievement. Editor’s note: DeWalt is a 6th grade science and social studies teacher in the Slinger School District. She graduated with her master’s degree from CUW in 2023. That same year she earned the Marsha Konz Graduate Educator Award […]

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Vocation has no age limit

CUW alumna Ruth Werning proves you never age out of serving the Lord with joy. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s official newspaper, The Reporter, recently featured CUW alumna Ruth Werning. At age 103, Werning continues to demonstrate that God’s faithfulness never ends, nor does His call to serve one’s neighbor as He enables. Werning has lived […]

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All in the Lutheran Ed family

Celebrating a multi-generation family milestone and the value of a Christ-centered Lutheran education.

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