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We are faithfully committed to our Christian mission to be the Great Commission University. We will continue to share the hope that is within us with each and every student we teach. And today the world is in desperate need of this hope. I visualize Concordia University as a comprehensive Lutheran university that is part of a 500-year-old tradition of educational excellence. We will become the premier Lutheran University of the West.
Featuring Dr. Michael Thomas, president of Concordia University Irvine, and Tyler Haase, president of ASCUI (Associated Students of Concordia University Irvine)
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By Rev. Dr. John Nunes Posted on 3/13/2023 - 6 minute read
Concordia celebrates and honors the life of the third president of Concordia, Rev. Dr. J.A.O. Preus III who established multiple schools, centers, and programs at Concordia.
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By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 2/24/2023 - 1 minute read
Concordia’s new brand shares its story more clearly, more boldly, and more widely.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 8/17/2022 - 4 minute read
Concordia University Irvine just revealed our new university brand last week. We are now the Golden Eagles!
Starting with extensive market research conducted last year, engaging focus groups of diverse stakeholders, and working with an exceptional marketing and brand partner, Concordia is prepared to tell our story more clearly, more boldly, and more widely! The specific elements of the new brand—new logo, academic seal, athletic mascot, and the new Freedom to Explore campaign—highlight and enhance our commitment to providing an outstanding Christian education in southern California and beyond.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 6/25/2022 - 2 minute read
Dr. Michael Thomas greets the readers of the Summer 2022 issue of the CUI Magazine. Dr. Thomas highlights inspirational student and alumni stories that illustrate how they live out the university’s mission in their daily lives.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 3/14/2022 - 1 minute read
Dr. Michael Thomas greets the readers of the spring 2022 issue of the CUI Magazine. Dr. Thomas shares a brief update about upcoming projects and introduces the Eagles Athletics Initiative.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 11/22/2021 - 1 minute read
Dr. Michael Thomas greets the readers of the Fall 2021 issue of the CUI Magazine. Dr. Thomas shares a brief update about the academic year and introduces the concept of vocation.
Posted on 11/10/2021 - 1 minute read
Congratulations to President Dr. Michael Thomas for his recognition in this year's OC500! Now in its sixth edition, the Orange County Business Journal's annual Directory of Influence profiles the most influential leaders in Orange County across a variety of industries, including community, consumer, education, entertainment, healthcare, innovation, technology, and more.
Posted on 10/26/2021 - 0 minute read
CUI President, Dr. Michael A. Thomas, presents on the topic of "Our Vocations: How Our Lord Normally Works in the World" during the October 26, 2021, Q & I Convocation.
By Dr. Michael Thomas Posted on 6/5/2021 - 8 minute read
As I begin this Address to the graduates, I want to pause for a moment and say, “congratulations.” I know that you will hear this often today. But of all years, you need to absorb that word. It’s been a very hard 15 months. We’ve all endured a great deal, but you, the graduating seniors, in particular have borne a heavy burden. There have been losses, to be sure. And we could all recount them… But there have also been opportunities to reset and to think about what truly matters. Today’s Graduation Address will be about that… what matters.
By Magazine Editorial Team Posted on 3/22/2021 - 10 minute read
Everybody’s talking at CUI — and many are doing it through podcasts.