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A clearer picture: New DMS lab prepares students to meet growing community need

Unveiling a new lab this fall, CUW's DMS program prepares students to address the growing community need for sonographers.

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New Direct Admission option for CUW students seeking Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree

The Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is now offering a DA pathway for a handful of first-year CUW students (that meet criteria) beginning fall 2026—applicants are welcome to apply as of this coming July.

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Why should you get a bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology?

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology instead of just an associate degree offers several benefits. Radiologic technology, or rad tech, programs nationwide saw an 11 percent surge in enrollment in 2024. No doubt the uptick is thanks to, at least in part, the attractive salary a rad tech position carries. The median pay for […]

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Celebrating DMS’ 2024 Graduates

This week we are excited to be able to celebrate our students graduating on May 4th! May 4th, 2024 will mark the commencement of five very special students that will be graduating from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This year we are celebrating Anastasia Brey, Erin Wagner, Maycee Karpfinger, Sydney Altergott, and Miranda Singson! These […]

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Everything you need to know about commencement weekend

Concordia University Wisconsin is celebrating almost 900 students as they graduate on May 3-4. Here is what you need to know about the weekend festivities.

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Alumni Q&A: Abby Hillner, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, ’22

We asked recent DMS graduate Abby Hillner (’22) to share some thoughts about what she loves about her new profession—and what she loved about her Concordia experience. What’s it like working with a former professor as a colleague? I really enjoy working alongside my former professor, Lisa Reimer, who helped prepare me for a career […]

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A Typical Week as a Echocardiograph Student

Senior, Kylee Barrett, tells us what its like being an Echocardiography student As a sonography student, I start early most mornings, usually with coffee. From there, I head to either class or a clinical site. As a senior student, our clinics are three days a week, usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Clinical consists of eight-hour […]

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1st annual Amazing Ultrasound Race recap

DMS students and alumni celebrated the first annual Amazing Ultrasound Race, transforming the profession into a fun, competitive experience. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program recently celebrated our first annual Sonography Amazing Race! This even was held to bring together both alumni and current students of the program. Based upon the hit game show, The Amazing […]

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NLSW: Jonah Jurss

Meet Jonah Jurss ('25) from Sheboygan Lutheran, majoring in Rehabilitation Science – Pre Physical Therapy Accelerated

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Day in the Life of a Sonography Student

Senior, Miranda Singson, gives her insight on what a day looks like for a Diagnostic Medical Sonography student. On a typical day as a sonography student, I begin with waking up, making some coffee, then making my lunch for the day. As far as the week goes, I either have clinicals, class, or both on […]

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