Concordia University, Nebraska

Concordia University, Nebraska recently honored 27 graduating seniors who maintained high levels of academic excellence during their time at the university at the 2025 Commencement Honors Dinner on May 9. Each year, academic departments may confer two or more awards, depending on the department's size and the number of students in a particular program. Each department may determine the basis for students' attainment of these awards; however, they must consider the student's grade point average, service to the department and service to the university.

Concordia University, Nebraska's natural sciences department recently held its annual banquet, recognizing graduating seniors and students who have displayed outstanding service and scholarship during their time at the university. Students and faculty enjoyed each other's company, fellowship, prayer and the game, "Are you smarter than a middle schooler?" The banquet featured a presentation from Josiah Rensner '19, who majored in education, chemistry and biology during his time at Concordia. Resner is currently completing his Ph.D. in chemistry at Iowa State University.

Concordia University, Nebraska honored graduating seniors who exhibited outstanding academic success during their time at the university during its annual Commencement Honors Dinner on May 3. Each year, academic departments may confer two or more awards, depending on the department's size and the number of students in a particular program. The basis for students' attainment of these awards is determined by each department; however, they must consider students' grade point averages, service to Concordia and service to the department.

Concordia University, Nebraska's natural sciences department recently held its annual banquet recognizing graduating seniors from the department and select students for their outstanding service and scholarship. Students and faculty enjoyed each other's company, fellowship, prayer and the game, "Are you smarter than a middle schooler?" The banquet featured a presentation from Concordia Nebraska physics professor Dr. Robert Hermann highlighting the 2024 American total eclipse and a trip that he co-led with physics professor Dr. Brent Royuk to bring Concordia undergraduate students to Southern Missouri and into the path of totality. Ultimately successful, the memorable trip became a legitimate "star trek" as unforeseen traffic difficulties plagued the venture.

Concordia's programming team likes to solve problems, in one way or another. This year, they're coming back ready to work with a team of eight returners and an additional five new freshman. The team is coached by Marcus Gubanyi, assistant professor of computer science, chair of the mathematics and computer science department, and assistant coached by Ian Kollipara, Concordia alumnus.

Recently, the Foundation of the Nebraska Society of CPAs awarded five Concordia accounting students scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to accounting majors with high GPAs who are on a CPA track, and who are planning to practice accounting in Nebraska once they graduate.

Concordia University, Nebraska honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its Commencement Honors Dinner on May 5. Every year, each academic department may give two or more awards, depending on the size of the department and the number of students in the program. Each department establishes its own criteria for determining award recipients, but the criteria must, at minimum, consider the student's grade-point average, level of service to the department and level of service to Concordia.

On April 24th, Concordia University, Nebraska hosted its 12th annual academic research symposium. A total of 58 students gave 28 poster and 37 oral presentations. Students presented on a wide variety of topics, from migration patterns of snow geese to a summary of a science fiction novel.

Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 223 students to its honors list for the Spring 2023 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.

Concordia University, Nebraska honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its Commencement Honors Dinner on May 6.

Concordia University Nebraska'a department of Natural and Computer Science recognized students for their excpetional work and contributions to the department during its annual awards celebration on April 20th.

Elayne Poppe, a junior from Lincoln, Nebraska, was recently inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, the only national criminal justice honor society. In order to be inducted, students must complete the equivalent of three full-time semesters of course work, complete four criminal justice courses, major or minor in criminal justice or a related field, carry a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 3.2 or higher within the criminal justice major or minor and be recommended by a faculty advisor. Dr. Kathy Miller, professor of sociology, and Dr. Ed Hoffman, associate professor of criminal justice and director of the online criminal justice program, serve as faculty advisors of the Concordia chapter. "Elayne is an excellent student and kind person. She is always prepared and always treats others with respect. She is very deserving of this honor," Hoffman said of Poppe.

Concordia University, Nebraska honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its Commencement Honors Dinner on May 7.

Concordia University, Nebraska named 244 students to its honors list for the Fall 2020 semester.

Concordia University, Nebraska honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual Academic Honors Reception Aug. 1.

Concordia University, Nebraska named 263 students to its honors list for the fall 2019 semester.

Concordia University, Nebraska announced its May 2019 undergraduates who graduated with distinction or high distinction honors based on their academic achievements at Concordia Nebraska. The top 10 percent of students in each college have graduated with high distinction, and the next 15 percent in each college have graduated with distinction. A student must also have completed at least 64 credit hours at Concordia Nebraska to be eligible for graduation honors.

Concordia University, Nebraska, honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual Academic Honors Reception Friday, May 3.

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 on Wednesday, April 10.

Concordia University, Nebraska named 278 students to its honors list for the fall 2018 semester.

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.

Concordia University, Nebraska, announced its May 2018 undergraduates who graduated with distinction or high distinction honors based on their academic achievements at Concordia Nebraska. Nearly 10 percent of the undergraduate class have graduated with high distinction, and an additional five percent of the class have graduated with distinction. A student must also have completed at least 64 credit hours at Concordia Nebraska to be eligible for graduation honors.

The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska, recognized ten students for their exceptional work and contribution to the science department at its 17th annual awards banquet on Wednesday, April 18.

Concordia University, Nebraska's 8th anuual Academic and Research Symposium saw 80 academic projects from a variety of disciplines presented by 111 students on Monday, April 16 in the Thom Leadership Education Center on Concordia's campus.

Concordia University, Nebraska named 271 students to its honors list for the fall 2017 semester.

Concordia University, Nebraska, announces its May 2017 undergraduates who graduated with distinction or high distinction honors based on their academic achievements at Concordia Nebraska.

Concordia University, Nebraska named 241 students to its honors list for the spring 2017 semester.

Concordia University, Nebraska, honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual Academic Honors Reception on May 5, 2017.

The Department of Natural Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska, recognized exceptional work and contribution to the science department at its 16th annual awards banquet on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Graduating seniors were also honored at the banquet. Brad Schick, Concordia alumnus from 2014 who recently completed a Master's degree in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shared some remarks on his experiences at Concordia and his research at UNL.

Fifty-one students presented 35 academic projects from a variety of disciplines at Concordia University, Nebraska's 7th annual Academic and Research Symposium on Monday, April 10, 2017.