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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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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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CUW again earns high Military Friendly ranking

For the second year in a row, Concordia is ranked #1 among private schools offering doctorate programs. Also for the second time, we’re #1 for military spouses, too! “Once again, we’re honored to announce that we’ve achieved a high ranking the annual Military Friendly® survey,” said Keith Casey, Director of CUW Veteran Services. “We are […]

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Making the Move: from the Navy to CUW

This week, we’re showcasing some of the outstanding students who have come to CUW after starting their education somewhere else. Is it time for you to make your move?

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How these Army veterans are rising in the ranks with a DBA from CUW

These Army veterans are rising in the ranks by utilizing their military benefits to earn a DBA from Concordia.

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