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Concordia Nebraska student attends AFA Animal Institute
Attending conferences and gaining hands-on experiences are important parts of developing a well-rounded and prepared student. Concordia University, Nebraska's scholar programs offer students these kinds of opportunities. Freshman Benjamin Steffens of S...
May 18, 2026, 12:06pm EDT
Concordia Nebraska to host Early Childhood Conference June 7-8, 2026
Concordia University, Nebraska will host its annual Early Childhood Conference June 7-8, 2026, on the university's campus. The event will also feature an optional pre-conference. "The theme for this year's event is Unshakable!," said Concordia Nebrask...
May 15, 2026, 11:20am EDT
Graduating seniors recognized for academic achievements at 2026 Commencement Honors Dinner
Concordia University, Nebraska recently honored 28 graduating seniors who maintained high levels of academic excellence during their time at the university at the 2026 Commencement Honors Dinner on May 8. Each year, academic departments may confer t...
May 15, 2026, 10:56am EDT
Lutheran Education Association names Concordia Nebraska's Dr. Lorinda (Schomacker) Sankey '80 as recipient of 2026 Christus Magister Award
The Lutheran Education Association (LEA) recently announced that Concordia University, Nebraska's Dr. Lorinda (Schomacker) Sankey '80 was selected by LEA's board of directors to receive LEA's top honor, the Christus Magister Award. Since 1965, this mos...
May 14, 2026, 3:02pm EDT
Concordia Nebraska recognizes church work students at Sending Service
On Friday, May 8, Concordia University, Nebraska recognized the university's professional church work graduates at a Sending Service. The worship service is an opportunity to celebrate the university's graduating church work students before they either...
May 13, 2026, 2:28pm EDT
Dr. Raegan Skelton receives 2026 Concordia Nebraska Outstanding Teaching Award
Concordia University, Nebraska's Outstanding Teaching Award is an honor given to a full-time faculty member. Annually, students nominate faculty who represent the ideals and values that define the essence of the university. From the list of nominees, o...
May 12, 2026, 11:51am EDT
Concordia University, Nebraska honors alumni and friends
Concordia University, Nebraska recognized five individuals with awards and honorary degrees at its commencement honors dinner on May 8. The degrees and awards celebrate the contributions and service of these individuals to the Concordia University comm...
May 11, 2026, 1:15pm EDT
Jane (Elling) Haas '69 shares Studia Vitae continuing education course experience
Jane (Elling) Haas '69 describes herself as a child of God through baptism and also a wife, mother of two daughters and grandma to five beautiful grandchildren. "All answers to my prayers," she enthused. "We all live within 30 miles of each other and...
May 11, 2026, 12:48pm EDT
Concordia Nebraska confers degrees to 2026 graduates
On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees. The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex. Pastor Ryan Matthias, the campus ch...
May 9, 2026, 3:13pm EDT
Concordia Nebraska Builds International Connections through Outreach in Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Concordia University, Nebraska recently strengthened its international partnerships through a week of outreach and engagement in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, connecting with students, educators and school leaders while sharing educational opportuniti...
May 7, 2026, 3:15pm EDT