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The uncommon leader: A journey shaped by faith, courage and community

Growing up in Pakistan as part of the Christian minority, Arooj developed a deep sense of strength — not in defiance, but in quiet conviction. Her upbringing taught her how to remain grounded in her faith while honoring the differences of others, a lesson that shaped her journey to CUW, where she recently earned her MBA and was chosen as the student speaker for the December commencement ceremony.

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The uncommon professor: Her next act begins with a doctorate

From teaching her lined-up dolls as a child to instructing college students today, meet La Tasha Fields (’25), a graduate of the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at CUW.

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The uncommon pre-med graduate with rural medicine in her heart

From dairy farm roots to medical school at MCW–Central Wisconsin in July 2026, Amber Moser ('25) graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Concordia University Wisconsin.

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The uncommon teacher whose path to CUW was in God’s time

Meet Dawn Randall, a multilingual teacher, who recently graduated in the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at Concordia University Wisconsin.

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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.

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The uncommon graduate with an impetus for continued success strives to help others

Deborah Frances Pierre ('25)—but call her Frances—has spent many years paving her way to a doctoral degree. On May 2, she was glowing as she walked across the stage at Concordia’s Commencement with her head held high. Her confidence quite contagious, she proudly accepted her Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program.

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The uncommon graduate who didn’t take “No” for an answer

Pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Robert's journey has been a testament to his unwavering perseverance.

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The uncommon kindergarten teacher drawing upon lessons learned through health struggles and military service

Meet James Jacobs, whose path from a 27-year stint in the military to a new career in elementary education has included some very challenging obstacles—including a serious stroke and lengthy hospital stay.

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The uncommon globetrotter who’s bringing her broadened horizons to patient care

Meet Miya Yi (’24), one of the most well-traveled individuals to graduate from CUW’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Miya stands ready to blend her wealth of cultural experience with her newly gained leadership skills for the benefit of patients.

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The uncommon computational biochemist who is Ivy-League-bound 

Meet Yushin Kim (’24), a biochemistry major and computer science minor who has been accepted into a prestigious PhD program within Yale University’s Biochemistry Quantitative Biology Biophysics, and Structural Biology Track.

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