« Back to Concordia University, Nebraska

Recent News

Rev. Dr. David Coe (middle) received the 2019 Outstanding Teaching Award May 2, presented by Vanessa Marsh, left, Concordia student senate president and Sam Moore, right, student senate vice president.

Rev. Dr. David Coe receives Outstanding Teaching Award at Concordia University, Nebraska

Rev. Dr. David Coe, assistant professor of theology, received the 2019 Outstanding Teaching Award May 2, in advance of the university's commencement ceremony. The honor is given to a full-time faculty member who has been nominated by students. A com...

May 4, 2019, 2:21pm EDT

Concordia University's Vocal Jazz Choir to tour throughout the Southeast

Concordia University, Nebraska, Vocal Jazz Choir will travel to Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma for its performance tour May 5-12. Under the direction of Dr. Kurt von Kampen, Concordia University Nebraska's Vocal Jazz Choir, a 13-voice sel...

Apr 26, 2019, 6:18pm EDT

Concordia seniors Morgan Consier, managing editor of The Sower (left), and lead copy editor April Bayer (right) hold The Sower's first place award for best social media presence and their individual awards received at the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association spring conference April 13.

Concordia student-run newspaper, The Sower, wins awards at the 2019 Media Association Conference

Concordia University, Nebraska hosted the 2019 Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association (NPCMA) Spring Conference and Golden Leaf Awards Luncheon April 13, where the Concordia student newspaper, The Sower won 12 awards. The NPCMA is comprised of...

Apr 26, 2019, 6:14pm EDT

The Osten Observatory on Concordia’s campus in Seward will host an open house Thursday, May 9, from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

The moon and Mars showcased at Osten Observatory May open house

Mars and the Orion nebula will be viewed at a special open house Thursday, May 9, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the Osten Observatory on Concordia University, Nebraska's campus. "We'll be able to see the moon, Mars and a cluster of stars, and depending on...

Apr 26, 2019, 6:09pm EDT

Corrianne Cain and 56 other Concordia students presented research at ninth annual Academic Research Symposium April 24.

Concordia students present research at Concordia's ninth annual academic symposium

Concordia University, Nebraska's ninth annual Academic and Research Symposium featured 55 academic projects from a variety of disciplines presented by 57 students April 24 in the Thom Leadership Education Center on Concordia's campus. "For students ...

Apr 26, 2019, 6:07pm EDT

Concordia science students who received awards at the department’s annual awards banquet April 10 were: (back row L-R) Derek Eitzmann, Josiah Rensner, Paul Hammes, Samuel Ferguson, Brisco Schaefer, Lucas Hansen, (front row L-R) Erin Rowland, Tori Beran, Emma Smith, Victoria Woodburn, Nathan Patron, Arianna Rathke, Kayleah Moravec, Robin Consier, and Jasmine Eickhoff.

Concordia science students honored at annual awards banquet

The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska, recognized seven students for their exceptional work and contribution to the science department at its 18th annual awards banquet April 10. Science students and graduating seniors...

Apr 24, 2019, 4:38pm EDT

Concordia speech team members who participated at the NCCFI tournament in Salina, Kanasa March 14-16 include: (Back row L-R) Jallah Bollay, Will Helmer, Bar-Lee Klein, Madison Glendy, Payton Demers-Sahling, (Front row L-R) Dr. Erica Lamm (assistant speech team coach), Janis Wagner (student observer), Nicholle Harstad (student observer), Treianne Park and Faith Greenmyer (undergraduate student assistant).

Concordia speech team makes history at national competitions

Concordia University, Nebraska's speech team is ranked in the top 25 nationally after competing in the American Forensic Association's National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) April 5-7 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and in the National Christian Coll...

Apr 18, 2019, 5:50pm EDT

Dr. Judy and Dr. Bill Preuss will be featured speakers at the Seward’s National Day of Prayer luncheon May 2 at the Seward Civic Center.

Concordia's 125th anniversary celebrated at National Day of Prayer luncheon

The annual Seward National Day of Prayer luncheon will salute the 125th anniversary of Concordia University, Nebraska with the theme "Love One Another!" Concordia emeriti professors Dr. William (Bill) Preuss and Dr. Judy Preuss will be featured speaker...

Apr 18, 2019, 5:14pm EDT

Concordia University will host an Arbor Day program April 26, with the help of area fourth-graders.

Concordia hosts Arbor Day program celebrating 125th anniversary

Concordia University, Nebraska will host an Arbor Day program at 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, in celebration of the university's 125th anniversary. The event will take place at the front steps of Weller Hall. Fourth-graders from Seward Elementary, St. J...

Apr 18, 2019, 5:07pm EDT

The Concordia University Jazz Ensemble performs for the 190 students on campus for the 75th annual Gathering of the Talents.

Concordia University, Nebraska hosts 75th annual Gathering of the Talents

More than 190 elementary and middle school students showcased their talents at Concordia University, Nebraska's annual Gathering of the Talents April 6. Participants and their families traveled from 25 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod schools and chur...

Apr 15, 2019, 9:20am EDT

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.