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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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Finding meaning in the counseling profession: From inspiration to vocation

Rooted in CUW’s Lutheran mission of developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world, the counseling program equips you with both evidence-based skills and a faith-informed foundation of compassion.

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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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Building Meaningful Relationships in CUW’s Online Programs

At Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), students in online programs have many opportunities to build meaningful relationships with professors, classmates, and the broader university community. Online education offers flexibility and convenience. However, it also raises concerns about connectivity and engagement. As a writer, commentator, and comedian Ben Stein famously said: “Personal relationships are the fertile soil […]

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Evaluation Research Intern for specialized United Nations agency

CUW alumna AnnaLyssia Abela was selected for an Evaluation Research internship with IFAD, a specialized UN agency.

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