Graduation is a special time of year at Concordia. It’s a time to reflect, to celebrate, and to look forward to all that the future holds. Our graduates will go on to serve Christ in the Church and World long after they have left campus, but wherever they go, they will always be part of the Concordia family.
Meet a handful of exceptional graduates, and read the inspiring stories that have led them to commencement.
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The uncommon teacher whose path to CUW was in God’s time
Friday, May. 23Meet Dawn Randall, a multilingual teacher, who recently graduated in the Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program at Concordia University Wisconsin.
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An International Anomaly: A perfect storm of cross-cultural exchange
Thursday, May. 15In August 2023, at Concordia University Wisconsin, approximately 400 new international students came to campus for orientation. By the fall semester, there were 900+ attending CUW. Over 300 international students participated in this year’s commencement ceremony resulting in the largest number to walk across the stage in CUW’s history. Was this an anomaly because of […]
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Like Father, Like Son: An Uncommon Journey of Education and Service
Friday, May. 9On a sunny May weekend, two names rang out across the Concordia University Wisconsin commencement stage over the course of two days—Shaun Luehring and son Casey Luehring. One, a seasoned educator and president of a school network. The other, a new nurse preparing to begin his first job in a hospital emergency department.
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The uncommon graduate with an impetus for continued success strives to help others
Wednesday, May. 7Deborah Frances Pierre ('25)—but call her Frances—has spent many years paving her way to a doctoral degree. On May 2, she was glowing as she walked across the stage at Concordia’s Commencement with her head held high. Her confidence quite contagious, she proudly accepted her Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program.
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Commencement 2025 (Updated): Recognizing an uncommon day in the lives of CUW graduates
Monday, May. 5Peering out at a sea of caps and gowns, you can truly recognize that this is an unsurpassed day of celebration. It’s not only one of the biggest days for the graduates, it’s an extremely important day for family, friends, faculty, staff, and peers to be able to come and show respect for those who have worked so hard to get here.
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CUW Commencement 2025: Here’s what you need to know!
Wednesday, Apr. 30CUW Commencement weekend is right around the corner: Friday-Saturday, May 2-3. Here are a few things to know as you prepare for the big event.
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Meet the December Class of 2024!
Friday, Dec. 13We have 575 reasons to celebrate today! Join us in celebrating all 575 graduation candidates!
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The uncommon educator who has overcome so much to earn her EdD
Wednesday, Dec. 11Meet Lidalyn “Chiper” Tennessen, who once thought she would never get in to college, let alone earn two master’s degrees and, finally, an EdD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement from CUW.
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December 2024 Commencement: Here’s what you need to know!
Tuesday, Dec. 10Concordia University Wisconsin will honor 575 graduates on December 14 at its mid-year commencement ceremony. Here are some details about this exciting event!
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See you at the Grad Fair, Class of 2024!
Wednesday, Nov. 27Check everything off your to-do list before graduation, all in one place!
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