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Concordia University Vocal Jazz Choir to embark on fall 2026 trip
The Concordia University, Nebraska Vocal Jazz Choir will kick off its 2026-2027 season by traveling parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. The trip will take place the weekend of September 11-13, with the opening performance at the Orphan Grain Train (OGT...
Aug 27, 2026, 4:13pm EDT
Dr. Bernie Tonjes presented Lifetime Service Award
During Homecoming weekend, the Concordia Alumni Association honors alumni and friends for their outstanding service and accomplishments. The Lifetime Service Award is presented to emeriti or retired faculty or a staff member who demonstrates outstandin...
Aug 27, 2026, 9:24am EDT
Boll family presented Concordia Nebraska's Family Heritage Award
During Homecoming weekend, the Concordia Alumni Association honors alumni and friends for their outstanding service and accomplishments. Concordia University, Nebraska's Family Heritage Award is given to a family that has had at least three generations...
Aug 25, 2026, 9:45am EDT
Meet Concordia Nebraska Director of LCMS Placement and Assistant Professor of Education Preston Sunderman CO '13 GR '24
Concordia University, Nebraska recently announced that Preston Sunderman CO '13 GR '24 has been named as the university's director of LCMS placement and assistant professor of education. In the near future, he will also assume responsibility for the un...
Aug 24, 2026, 3:32pm EDT
On campus worship and ministry opportunities for Concordia students
Concordia University, Nebraska offers many on-campus worship and ministry opportunities for students each week during the school year, including chapel services, Bible studies and other student-led activities. Chapel services take place in the univer...
Aug 24, 2026, 10:40am EDT
Concordia Nebraska hosts School Administrators Luncheon
On August 3, Concordia University, Nebraska's Department of Education hosted the 2026 Nebraska PK-12 School Administrators Luncheon. The annual event takes place at the university each August and includes representatives from schools and districts that...
Aug 21, 2026, 1:11pm EDT
Concordia Nebraska Honorary Bulldog Award: Rev. Russ Sommerfeld
During Homecoming weekend, the Concordia Alumni Association honors alumni and friends for their outstanding service and accomplishments. The Honorary Bulldog Award is presented to friends of Concordia Nebraska who have demonstrated faithful and signifi...
Aug 20, 2026, 11:08am EDT
Alumnus John Engelbrecht '75 delights in serving the church through education
John Engelbrecht '75 has devoted his life to educating others. During his eighth-grade year, his class took a field trip to Concordia University, Nebraska, then Concordia Teachers College. The experience had a significant impact on Engelbrecht and led ...
Aug 19, 2026, 10:51am EDT
Concordia Nebraska places third in the Chartwells company meeting BBQ Challenge
Concordia University, Nebraska's Chef Patrick O'Brien recently led a team of Chartwells members in the Chartwells company meeting BBQ Challenge. This was the first year that Chartwells hosted the challenge, and Concordia's team placed third. Chef Patri...
Aug 19, 2026, 10:38am EDT
Meet Senior Cassie Peatrowsky
Senior Cassie Peatrowsky of West Point, Nebraska, is studying elementary education and K-12 art education at Concordia Nebraska. She is also a pole vaulter on the university's track and field team. "I didn't start pole vaulting until I was a sophomor...
Aug 18, 2026, 12:58pm EDT