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First year teacher Lydia (Armbrecht) Hoft '25 gives thanks for time at Concordia Nebraska
Lydia (Armbrecht) Hoft '25 was first exposed to Concordia University, Nebraska on her oldest brother Isaiah's '19 move in day as she was about to enter seventh grade. Subsequent Christmas at Concordia concerts that she attended with her family in the y...
Jan 14, 2026, 4:25pm EST
Freshman Camryn Beikmann follows family legacy in Lutheran education
Freshman Camryn Beikmann hails from Palmer, Kansas, although her family moved to Pierce, Nebraska, last summer. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Lutheran Teacher Diploma from Concordia University, Nebraska. She is also in...
Jan 13, 2026, 2:50pm EST
Concordia Nebraska adds Theology of Work & Christian Ethics in Business to MBA course list
Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that the university will introduce a new course in its Master of Business Administration program in summer 2026. MBA 561: Theology of Work & Christian Ethics in Business is new graduate-level course design...
Jan 12, 2026, 11:47am EST
Experienced educator Rachel (Loesch) Klitzing '79 retires from role as executive director of school ministries of LCMS Pacific Southwest District
Rachel (Loesch) Klitzing '79 discovered Concordia University, Nebraska through others. Several of her close friends attended the university and loved it, and a close friend's brother, Dr. Mark Wahlers, heartily recommended the university to her, especi...
Jan 9, 2026, 4:39pm EST
Joel Wahlers '86 reflects on incredible 39-year church work career
Joel Wahlers '86 grew up in Portland, Oregon, just a block away from Concordia University-Portland. So how did he end up at Concordia University, Nebraska? "I wanted to go farther away from my home for college," he explained. "I was interested in sec...
Jan 8, 2026, 3:40pm EST
Concordia Nebraska faculty, students partner with Nebraska Public Media to create documentary curriculum
Concordia Nebraska Associate Professor of Agricultural Science Dr. Kim Clark, Professor of Education Dr. Amanda Geidel, adjunct instructor Jason Hirschfeld '22 and four university education students, Jenna Muntz, Kailyn King, Lane Schoff and Jesse Hern...
Jan 7, 2026, 3:22pm EST
Freshman Emily Lindau dreams serving others by teaching high school
Freshman Emily Lindau of Omaha, Nebraska, is majoring in secondary education with theology and history endorsements at Concordia University, Nebraska. She is also pursuing a Lutheran Teacher Diploma and is part of the university's Luke Scholars honors ...
Jan 6, 2026, 3:11pm EST
Concordia Nebraska announces preferred partnership with the National Association of Directors of Christian Education
Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that it has partnered with the National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) to offer the university's Studia Vitae continuing education units (CEUs), single graduate courses, graduate c...
Jan 6, 2026, 1:12pm EST
Alumnus Dr. Thomas Wrege '85 named executive director of Lutheran Education Association
Concordia University, Nebraska alumnus Dr. Thomas Wrege '85 was recently named as executive director of the Lutheran Education Association (LEA). Founded in 1942, the Lutheran Education Association is a professional organization committed to linking, e...
Jan 5, 2026, 12:18pm EST
Freshman Hannah Gruber seeks to serve others
Freshman Hannah Gruber of Lincoln, Nebraska, is studying theology and Christian education leadership at Concordia University, Nebraska. She is in the pre-deaconess program and is part of the university's Luke Scholars honors program and President's Fut...
Dec 15, 2025, 10:31am EST