Concordia University, Nebraska announces Answering The Call campaign
$65 million fundraising campaign is largest in university history
Seward, NE (07/03/2019) — Concordia University, Nebraska today announced Answering The Call, the university's latest fundraising campaign, at a kick-off event on campus.
The $65 million campaign, the largest in university history, will provide support for Concordia students through four key initiatives: Science and Business, Agriculture, For the Church and Our Promises of a Lutheran Education.
"The Answering The Call campaign, with God's blessings, and the generous investment of thousands of friends and alumni will allow Concordia University, Nebraska to advance the future of Lutheran Christian higher education, as it seeks to equip students to learn, serve and lead in the church and God's world." said Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Concordia president.
Funds raised through the campaign will provide resources for capital projects, university operations and the university's endowment, allowing Concordia to continue offering financial aid to 100% of undergraduate students, at an average of $23,930 per student.
About the four campaign initiatives:
Science and Business: Science and business have been two of the fastest growing fields of study at Concordia in the last 10 years. The number of students majoring in the natural sciences has doubled, while nearly 200 undergraduates are studying business. Innovative and centralized facilities, experiential learning, enhanced research opportunities and strategic investments are key elements in this initiative.
Agriculture: Concordia is uniquely positioned to equip students to serve throughout the agriculture industry. By offering attractive scholarship packages for our students in the agricultural science program - where they will learn agribusiness, animal science, plant science and food science- Concordia will prepare students to serve and make an impact in the industry, through their work on the family farm or as part of a regional or national organization.
For the Church: Throughout its history, Concordia has had a mission emphasis on equipping students to serve God and His church. Through this initiative, Concordia will continue to provide an affordable education for students pursuing church work, as well as opportunities for students to serve on mission trips, both internationally and domestically.
Our Promises of a Lutheran Education: Concordia promises every student will receive a Lutheran, Christ-centered higher education where they will be equipped not only with a set of skills and a degree, but also a sense of Christian vocation and purpose for the future.
For more information about the campaign, visit cune.edu/answer.
About Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves more than 2,500 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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Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Concordia University, Nebraska president, speaks during a July 3 kick-off event for Answering The Call, the largest fundraising campaign in the university's history.