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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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Real stories, real impact: CUW SLP students learn with veterans, providers and peers in powerful evening of connection

An on-campus conversation on military culture, TBI, PTSD—and the power of empathy in clinical care.

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Breaking the silence around Latino mental health

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the stories, sacrifices and spirit that have shaped generations of Latino families.

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CUW earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation

CUW has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting military students and has earned national recognition for its dedication to supporting military-connected students, achieving the Military Friendly® School designation for 2025–2026.

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Meet CUW’s 2024-25 Student Workers of the Year!

It's national student worker week, and that means one thing: It's time to honor the very best of our wonderful CUW student workers!

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Called to Serve: in the military, the church, and the world

CUW biblical studies student Tsiltiya Fogle is already using her studies—and military experience—to serve veterans and others.

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Reporting for duty

Gracie, the new comfort/therapy dog in the Veterans Department, will be on hand in the upcoming school year to share her special brand of joy with CUW’s veteran and military students.

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‘Mission accomplished’

Rev. Dr. Kurt Taylor, associate professor of theology at CUW, retires as Air Force chaplain after more than 24 years of military service.

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CUW honors faculty and staff at employee appreciation luncheon

Congratulations to Barb Ellmaker and Dr. Linda Samuel, winners of the Draayers S.T.A.R. Award and Dettmann Award for 2024. Harris Draayers S.T.A.R. Award This award is an honor bestowed by the staff on one of its own in recognition as the outstanding staff member of the year. Overall consideration is given to the staff member […]

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