Concordia Nebraska Board of Regents reappoints Dr. Bernard Bull to university presidency
Seward, NE (08/13/2025) — Concordia University, Nebraska recently announced that the university's Board of Regents has reappointed Dr. Bernard Bull for a second five-year term at the university with the new title of President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures. The Board of Regents met on July 29, 2025.
"The Board of Regents, by a unanimous vote, is delighted to extend Dr. Bull's contract for another five years, as he is widely regarded as a strong, visionary and faith-driven leader who is noted for his strategic plans and commitment to the university's mission of Christ-centered education," said Concordia Nebraska Board of Regents Chair Denny Meyer '70. "We're very excited about the future."
Bull is Concordia University, Nebraska's 11th president. He is a regularly featured presenter at national education conferences and has authored and edited several books and publications, many of which are used by Concordia Nebraska instructors. His newest book, "Faithful and Flourishing: Strategies for Leading Your Christian School With Excellence," released in July 2025.
"Concordia University, Nebraska is a one-of-a-kind, Christ-centered university, full of gifted, deeply committed and mission-aligned faculty and students whose love for learning and genuine investment in the lives of one another creates an inspiring community. It is humbling to serve and lead at Concordia." said Bull. "By God's grace, I look forward to continuing to support this community in our relentless pursuit of Christ-centered excellence, equipping students for lives of Christian conviction and character as they go on to be an immense blessing in their families, churches, communities, workplaces and beyond. We have several first-of-their-kind academic initiatives in the works, and I am humbled to be part of supporting their launch and expansion in the upcoming years."
Actively involved in researching and discussing the future of higher education, Bull's addresses and writings cover topics such as educational innovation; alternative models of education; futures in education; the history, philosophy and practice of faithful and flourishing Christian education; and the intersection of education and digital culture. Bull has a bachelor's degree in education, theology and history from Concordia University Wisconsin, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University Chicago, a master's degree in liberal studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a doctorate of education in instructional technology from Northern Illinois University.
The Concordia University, Nebraska Board of Regents includes Rev. Scott Adle of Imperial, Nebraska; Rev. Benjamin Ball of Worden, Illinois; Mr. Stuart Bartruff of Omaha, Nebraska; Dr. Craig Ernstmeyer of Saint Peters, Missouri; Mr. Dick Helms of Arapahoe, Nebraska; Mr. John Fraser of Omaha, Nebraska; Rev. Doug Gaunt of Kearney, Nebraska; Mrs. Gail Hawkins of Omaha, Nebraska; Mr. Sam Huebner of Seward, Nebraska; Mr. Timothy Hu of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mr. Dennis Meyer of Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Trudy Meyer of Lincoln, Nebraska; Mr. Timothy Moll of Seward, Nebraska; Rev. Richard Snow of Seward, Nebraska; Ms. Melanie Standiford of Curtis, Nebraska; Mr. Preston Sunderman of Norfolk, Nebraska; Dr. Doug Tewes of Bennet, Nebraska and Mr. Erik Vieselmeyer of Holyoke, Colorado.
About Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves more than 1,700 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.
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