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CUW in the news: Highlighting Concordia’s impact on Wisconsin’s economy

At Concordia University Wisconsin, we believe education is more than preparation for a career. It is preparation for a life of service. Each day our students, faculty, and alumni contribute to communities across the state and beyond. Recently, that impact received broader attention in regional and statewide media.

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The quarterback who carried Concordia home to Austria

Yannik Gruner turned his experiences at CUW into leadership on the football field and in the business world.

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Remembering Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola: A teacher, pastor and joyful rider of God’s good roads

The Concordia University Wisconsin community is remembering Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola as a faithful teacher of theology, a devoted pastor and a mentor whose warmth and wisdom shaped the lives of countless students.

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A legacy in glass and grace: Living Word Lutheran High School students honor Concordia through sacred art

One visit to Concordia University Wisconsin’s campus is often enough to sense something deeper at work — God’s presence revealed in the beauty of the lakefront horizon, the quiet strength of its buildings, and the faithful lives of students and alumni. For Heather Oechsner, a 2002 graduate in elementary education, that beauty left a lasting impression.

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Called to walk with others

For Rachel Morton ’11, ’16, pursuing a degree in professional counseling was not simply about professional advancement. It was about responding faithfully to a call that had been taking shape for years.

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Concordia University Wisconsin strengthens state economy, supports 1,780 regional jobs

Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities are, collectively, one of the state’s top 10 employers and powerful economic drivers, according to new statewide data, showing the sector supports tens of thousands of jobs.

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Five Concordia alumni recognized by the Lutheran Education Association for faithful service

Each year, the Lutheran Education Association honors teachers and administrators whose work reflects a strong commitment to Christian education and students. This year, five Concordia alumni have been selected to receive awards.

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Called to educate: Libby MacGillis named 2026 SWD Teacher of the Year

Libby MacGillis: Shepherding a school community through faith, leadership and service.

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Called to educate: Kyle Jagler named 2026 SWD Teacher of the Year

Kyle Jagler: Leading students in faith, service and life through classroom and competition.

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Called to educate: Amber Curtis named 2026 SWD Teacher of the Year

Amber Curtis: Sharing Jesus with joy through the hearts of the youngest learners.

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